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New Star Lathe Set to Increase Businesses Capacity
A new Star Lathe is Set to Increase a Businesses Capacity. Alan Gretton, managing director of Autumn Engineering, a precision turned parts business based in Sandiacre, Nottingham, is seen here shaking...On Page or Online...?
Manufacturing on page or online. With this advent in internet advertising it is possible for consumers to make many more sales comparisons than ever before as they are no longer limited to local suppl...Open House Set to Show Production and Performance Machines
The Spinner Triplex is a high performance, multi turret, turning centre. If your business machines volume turned parts then the Triplex is must to view. Equally the U5-1520 machining centre is a multi...New Oxy-Fuel Machine Cuts Route to Productvity
Kerf Developments is delighted to announce the launch of its new RUM Series of heavy duty profiling machines. The new Oxy-fuel cutting RUM Series is a range of heavy duty machines that offer a host of...It's tough for engineering subbies and we know it
It's tough for engineering subbies and we know it, For subcontractors who have invested their own materials and supplies, this can be an extremely long time to wait in order to recover their costs, an...Process Carbide Bandsaws with Precision
The new CB200 is a precise grinding centre for the machining of tooth faces and tooth tops of carbide bandsaw teeth (carbide with tungsten carbide) to ensure that the metal can be cut more efficiently...Secos show of strength at Farnborough!
Secos show of strength at Farnborough, The big investment that Seco is making in Farnborough this year demonstrates the significance of the Show to the company and reflects the importance of the aeros...Maybe it's time to compare UK manufacturing with that in Europe
As with the UK, the EU manufacturing industry has changed radically over the last 15 years. Not only has it seen significant capital investment and high productivity rates, it has also shown strong in...Cutting tools suppliers see growth in sales
Cutting tools suppliers see growth in sales, manufacturers of cutting tools are further benefiting from the trend for new fuel-efficient technology for the latest vehicles, which obviously requires th...Walter Carbide Inserts win Gold
Machining materials such as nickel alloys, Inconel and titaniums, the fact that a broad spread of carbide s from tooling giant Walter GB are used exclusively across all milling operations says so much...Oil and Gas Industry is booming in 2011/2012
The Oil and Gas Industry is Booming in 2012. From a contractor’s point of view, the oil and gas boom has improved business revenue beyond their expectations not to mention a substantial growth in the ...Automotive Industry in the UK and job creation throughout 2012
In the UK, more than 800,000 jobs are reliant on the car industry and due to its multiplier effect for other sectors and industries the automotive industry is vital for the European economy....Titanium Machining using Makinos T2, T2.5 and T4 Horizontal HMCs
Titanium Machining using Makinos T2, T2.5 and T4. One is milling of aircraft structural parts in titanium alloys using Makino's T2, T2.5 and T4 horizontal machining centres. Another is machining of al...Benefits of Coalition Government in the UK for manufacturing
The coalition government have reversed the attitude to UK manufacturing and placed its revival at the heart of its strategy for economic growth side by side with it's austerity measures....Manufacturing Exports 2012
A survey by the EEF published in May 2012 which spoke with 100 UK manufacturers has stated that 70% of those businesses expect an increase in exports in 2012 and are planning to increase investment to...Precision Engineering boom in 2011 – 2012
Over the last decade we have seen the emergence of a new process of engineering and scientific capabilities known as precision engineering. This process has shaped current.....The recession and how it could affect manufacturing
With Britain officially back in a recession the concerns over our manufacturing industries remain in constant debate. Although forecasters have suggested that this time the recession is expected to be...Central Grinding Services Wins Business at MACH
Central Grinding Services Wins Business at MACH, Discussing the success of the show, Company Director, Mr Carl Windram comments: "We have previously exhibited at the Subcon show and generated business...Vargus Tooling Extends Global Reach With New Subsidiaries
With the establishment of new subsidiaries in India and Spain, tooling specialist Vargus Tooling UK reports the expanded global reach of its world-leading cutting, grooving and hand-deburring product ...Haas award winning service department employs a further 6 certified engineers
Haas UK currently employs 30 service engineers, strategically placed around the UK and Ireland. These new training successes means that 100% of Haas UK’s service engineers are factory certified....Hurco took 18 orders at Mach valued at 1.4 million
Hurco took 18 orders at Mach, Managing director David Waghorn commented, "Most visitors to the stand were company bosses and decision makers, although there were a number of machine operators eager to...The CNC Training Academy's theme at the MACH Show resonates with visitors.
The CNC Training Academy has reported that its attendance at MACH 2012 has been a huge success and has helped further strengthen its position as one of the UKs market leaders in the design and deliver...Schunk Gets to Grips with MACH
Following its successful EMO launch and receiving its UK exhibition debut was the VERO-S NSE mini Quick-Change Pallet System. Introduced to further strengthen the company's workholding program, the ne...Avon CNC Service continues to expand capacity
With engineers experienced in all control systems, all models of CNC machinery and covering both mechanical and electrical specialities, we can offer a complete service. ...A successful MACH whichever way you look at it for Mills CNC
A Successful MACH 2012 for Mills CNC. With sales of new Doosan machine tools topping £1.6M in just 5 days Mills CNC, exhibiting from its biggest stand ever at MACH, has reinforced its position as one...Symposium examines new potentials of service robotics
The significance of the symposium event from the committed family-owned company was proven by the speakers list. The speakers ranged from Steve Cousins, president and CEO of the American robotics forg...New ITC Product Catalogue
New ITC Product Catalogue, The new edition incorporates all the recently launched tools including cutters for machining anything from aluminium and a variety of steels to more specialist machining app...OPEN MIND Takes CAM Software to the next level at MACH 2012
This exciting new innovation combined with the addition of energetic and enthusiastic new engineers to the OPEN MIND team, enabled the company to record its highest ever number of sales leads from a M...Vollmer Sells Machines at MACH 2012
Recognised as the most capable machine in the marketplace for conquering complex grinding and eroding processes, the new QXD200 now offers an automated polishing process for PCD tips and this was of m...Air Turbines Generate Success at MACH
With machine shops upgrading rather than committing to considerable capital equipment investments, ITC now offers a range of Air Turbine Spindles to dramatically improve productivity. This was demonst...Innovations Deliver Results at MACH for ITC
Among the new offerings making their debut at MACH and delivering a number of orders and industry specific enquiries was the new 5021 Cyber Series of 5 flute harmonic end mills....Akari Horizontal Machining Centres New to Whitehouse
Akari Machining Centres are now sold By WMT. The twin-pallet, 4-axis HMC was originally aimed specifically to fulfil a requirement in the American market. Over 100 have been sold in the US as well as ...ACS Cleans Up at MACH 2012
ACS Cleans Up at MACH 2012. The launch of the new FBS downdraught bench at MACH 2012 proved a resounding success for Air Cleaning Systems (acs). The new downdraught bench appeared on the acs stand alo...Unicut Builds Brand Success at MACH 2012
Unicut Builds Brand Success at MACH 2012. The eye catching stand and the 'Perfect Manufacturing Environment' theme to promote the company's ability to offer a complete service, paid dividends for the ...Freddy Sucks Up Enquiries at MACH 2012
Freddy Products celebrated its 50th Anniversary in style at MACH with an attractive stand design that was a great platform for the company to exhibit its exciting new Centrifuge system for the re-cycl...Changeable milling system for machining graphite from Walter
Changeable milling system for machining graphite. The spade-like shaped changeable heads are produced from double-edged blanks, and they are particularly suited to copy milling, plunge milling, chamfe...Schaublin Machines SA Premiere New Machine at MACH 2012
Schaublin Machines SA Premiere New Machine at MACH 2012, The new machine has been developed equally for production machining and small batch runs, as it combines flexibility with renowned Schaublin Ma...Award Winning Performance For Tornos
Award Winning Performance For Tornos, The Tornos stand was a hive of activity throughout MACH, as the ingenious new MultiSwiss 6X14 six spindle turning centre generated significant enquiry levels from...Ross Matthews joins Haas sales team
Haas Automation is proud to announce that Ross Matthews has joined the sales team and is now responsible for the East Midlands. ...First UK sale of jointly developed DMG / MORI SEIKI machine
DMG Mori MILLTAP 700 Sold to Premier Mould, Premier Mould's first DMG machine was a DMC 1035V 3-axis vertical machining centre. It was purchased in December 2011 as part of a continuing upgrade of the...WNT’s HCF3120-Dragonskin for the machining of cast materials
WNT’s HCF3120-Dragonskin, designed specifically for the machining of cast materials, is delivering versatility as an for both roughing and finishing operations on cast iron materials...New ST-10Y Y-axis lathe from Haas Automation
New ST-10Y Y-axis lathe from Haas Automation. The ST-10Y provides a maximum cutting capacity of 229 mm x 356 mm, with a swing of 413 mm over the cross slide. It is equipped with a 6.5″ hydraulic ...Turning on a 5 axis machining centre, new from DMG
Turning on a 5 axis machining centre, DMG, the world’s largest manufacturer of 5-axis machining centres, has introduced the DMU 60 eVo FD with integral turning capability for efficient manufacture of ...Sharmic Enjoys Success at MACH 2012
Sharmic Enjoys Success at MACH 2012, Complementing the VRM125EDSR at MACH was the VRM125K heated maize drying machine for rapid drying and polishing of parts. For end users with a specific requirement...Floyd Solves Turning Problems at MACH 2012
One product that generated significant interest on its first showing at MACH was the Mowidec spindle alignment kit for turning centres....Blum and Brother CNC Machine Prove Real Success at MACH 2012
Exhibiting at the recent MACH exhibition has proven an extremely worthwhile exercise for Sharmic Engineering Ltd with the company generating a large amount of high quality leads from the event as well...Integrated polishing and measuring centre wins MWP Award
It was the main reason for the machine being voted Best Specialised Machining / Manufacturing Equipment in the 2012 awards organised by MWP Advanced Manufacturing magazine. ...Two Star Sliders order on one day
Orders for two Star sliding-headstock lathes were placed on the first day at MACH by Neida Products Engineering, Stoke-on-Trent, and Hertford-based Qualiturn Products. Both subcontractors already use ...Eight sliding head lathes sold in one week
Eight sliding head lathes sold by Star GB. A second 20 mm capacity Star was acquired in December 2011 and an order has just been placed for a larger capacity SR-32J to accommodate larger workpieces up...Key seminars - Don't miss them at subcon June 12 - 14th
Subcon is the UK’s showcase for contract and subcontract manufacturing services – covering everything from machining, sheetmetal work and pressings, to additive manufacturing, electronics and plastic ...Kerf Cuts a Winning Line at MACH 2012
Kerf Cuts a Winning Line at MACH 2012, Designed and manufactured for customers with a high production demand, the RUR incorporates a rigid frame design that is ultrasonically stress relieved and manuf...Hardinge MACH experience exceeds expectations
This is the view of Hardinge UK Ltd sales and marketing manager Martin Doyle after the Leicester based company reported off stand sales exceeding 20 machines and significant numbers of strong sales en...CNC Turning Case Hardened Steels
Case-hardened steel is a tough uncompromising material that features a hard and wear-resistant outer skin and an impact-resistant core....Great show in Birmingham enjoyed by all
MTD at Mach 2012, Although the usual big names were on show, it was evident that during recent times a significant percentage of previously high profile exhibitors have chosen to give the show a miss,...Tornos Gamma 20/6B sliding head turning centre to Hi-Spec Precision Engineering Ltd
Tornos Gamma 20/6B sliding head turning centre to Hi-Spec Precision Engineering Ltd. The Rutland based manufacturer was in the market for a sliding head turning centre and had previously reviewed alte...Bright Spark Place Orders for CNC Lathes at Mach Show
The next stop was to the stand of Mills CNC to order a CNC lathe with driven tooling....Cutting titanium alloys down to size
Cutting titanium alloys down to size, Seco Tools (UK), the leading manufacturer and supplier of carbide cutting tools and tooling systems solutions, has introduced a new range of large diameter end mi...Winners every day on the Hardinge Stand at Mach 2012
Winners every day on the Hardinge Stand at Mach 2012. Winning could not be easier. Drop a business card into the petrol tank on Jenny Tinmouth’s Honda Fireblade displayed on the stand and after the ...Compare single and twin turret Miyanos at Mach
Compare single and twin turret Miyanos at Mach. The BNA-42MSY is launched with an uprated 11 kW main spindle and 5.5 kW secondary spindle and BNA-42DHY has a 7.5 kW main and 5.5 kW secondary spindle. ...Upgraded Customer Service and after-Sales Support from Agie Charmille
EDM, milling and laser ablation machine tool specialist Agie Charmilles UK has recently and significantly upgraded its customer service and after-sales support systems at its Coventry facility....Win Supercar on Rodmatic's Subcontract Stand
Win Supercar on Rodmatic's Subcontract Stand. Rodmatic’s small batch CNC operation doubled sales last year while deliveries from its high volume production shop increased by 50 per cent. Such increase...E-series of honing machines from Delapena Honing Equipment
With its recent introduction of its E-series of honing machines Delapena Honing Equipment has moved to de-mystify the honing process. Now, with Hone in a Tin the Cheltenham-based company is further si...High productivity ABX turn-mill centres available from Citizen Machinery UK
Extending the variants of its top-of-the-range high productivity ABX turn-mill centres, available from Citizen Machinery UK is a 64 mm bar size, 6 inch chuck, twin-spindle, twin-turret machine with dr...Flexibility on 5 axis universal machining centre
5-AXIS UNIVERSAL MACHINING CENTRE from 2D CNC. Fitted to the latest Reiden RX18, five-axis universal machining centre now marketed in the UK by 2D CNC of Rusden Northants, the trigonal head design u...Vollmer Stays Sharp at GrindTec 2012 With 3 New Innovations
At the event, the Vollmer CB 200, CM 300 and CMF 300 machines were launched to demonstrate the company's expertise in grinding carbide-tipped bandsaws and circular saws for the metal industry....Mollart gains grant for developing new deep hole drilling technology
A high technology project to develop the deep hole drilling process whereby the path of the drilling tool point can be effectively steered or bowed to avoid other internal features of a component and ...Ace Coat AC800P Inserts Launched at MACH 2012
Ace Coat AC800P Inserts Launched at MACH 2012 by Sumitomo, The three ACE-Coat s AC810P, AC820P and AC830P are multi-coated with Super FF a titanium carbon nitride and aluminium oxide some eight micron...Citizen builds 600 sliding head lathes per month
This will increase output of CNC sliding head, sliding head without guidebush and fixed head turn-mill centres to more than 600 units a month....Mills CNC reach £12M sales target for first 3 months of 2012
A breakdown of the first quarter results by machine tool and technology type reveals that the popularity of Doosan’s new frame Puma lathes (8”, 10” and 12” chuck size) shows no sign of slowing down wi...Open House held at Premier Machine Tools
As Ireland's leading machine tool agent, Premier Machine Tool exhibited CNC turning centres from Tornos UK, CMM equipment from Zeiss, projectors and vision systems from Baty, Willemin mill/turn centre...Mazak Hosts Visit from Vince Cable
Dr Cable’s visit included a tour of Mazak’s European Technology Centre, which showcases many of the company’s UK designed and built machine tools, followed by a tour of the Mazak manufacturing plant, ...New ITC Cutters Have a Ball With Aluminium
Manufactured from ultra wear resistant micro grain carbide, the 2172 ball nosed series have been designed to offer exceptionally high performance machining on aluminium and non-ferrous materials. The ...Mazak merge machine tools and laser cutting into single sales structure
Yamazaki Mazak is to merge its machine tools and laser cutting divisions into a single sales structure from April 1st 2012. Customers will continue to be supported via their local Mazak representative...New Heavy Duty Turning Centre by Hwacheon
A New Heavy Duty Turning Centre has been launched by Hwacheon. The Hi-Tech 850 slant bed lathe series provides a turning diameter of 920mm, swing over bed of 1050mm and turning length options of 2500m...Whitehouse Gains Spinner Machining Centre and Turning Centre Agency
Whitehouse Gains Spinner Machining Centre and Turning Centre Agency, The range of machines includes an impressive line-up of CNC lathes, the most recent of which, a triple-turret, twin-spindle, turn-m...Machine tool specialist Agie Charmilles has reported that its recently-held Open House was a huge success
Machine tool specialist Agie Charmilles reported that its recently-held ‘No Limits’ Open House in March was a huge success and with visitor numbers topping 120, completely vindicated the company’s dec...WNTs recent open house was a major attraction for many leading universities and colleges
WNTs recent open house was a major attraction for many leading universities and colleges, keen to see how the Sheffield-based cutting tool supplier can partner with them....Metal Cutting Fluids Specialist Strikes Gold
Metal Cutting Fluids Specialist Strikes Gold, Jemtech UK has gained a Gold BenchmarQ Award for Customer Satisfaction following a survey of customers by QMS International, a leading provider of ISO ass...Seco unveils new, comprehensive website
Seco unveils new, comprehensive website, Seco’s new automotive site (www.secotools.com/automotive) allows visitors easy and quick access to a wide range of data-rich audio/visual and written content t...Sliding Head Lathe Cutting Oils
Sliding Head CNC Lathe Cutting Oils are available from Lubriserv. The OLEOGREEN ESN 10 is a chlorine free, synthetic neat cutting fluid, that has been formulated using the latest advanced biodegradabl...Walter's Titex XD70 Deep Drill Can Reach 70 Times Diameter in One Operation
Tooling giant Walter GB of Bromsgrove has launched the new Walter Titex XD70 deep drill for depths up to 30 times diameter as standard and up to 70 times diameter as semi-standard – in one operation a...Milling, Boring and Turning of Large Components in One-Hit
Milling, Boring and Turning of Large Components with the STARTURN range of travelling gantry, 6-axis mill-turn machining centres....Custom tooling solutions from Seco – designed and manufactured here in the UK.
Seco Tools (UK), the leading manufacturer and supplier of carbide cutting tools and tooling systems solutions, is probably best known amongst a majority of precision manufacturers in the UK and Irelan...11 Axis CNC Lathe From Okuma
A new 11 Axis CNC Lathe has been launched From Okuma. The LT2000-EX has two opposing C-axis spindles and three turrets moving in X, Y and Z, making a total of 11 CNC axes. Complex components may be pr...New USB Card E-Catalogue from Hainbuch
Hainbuch are one of the world's leading Workholding specialists, supply a wide range of workholding for both turning and milling machines. Their port-folio of products is vast including high precision...Traub TNX65 twin-opposed-spindle, turn-mill lathe on show at Mach
The Traub TNX65 twin-opposed-spindle, turn-mill lathe can be equipped with two, three or four disc-type, Y-axis turrets, each capable of holding 10 driven or static tools on both faces using double to...Freddy Launches New Centrifuge at MACH 2012
The new HP20-22 Centrifuge delivers particle filtration down to less than 5 microns - far below the standard 10 micron level offered by many systems. This prevents swarf and dust particles returning t...Machining Carbon Composites awareness and best practice seminar
Seco Tools (UK), the leading manufacturer and supplier of carbide cutting tools and tooling systems solutions, is holding a ‘Machining Carbon Composites’ awareness and best practice seminar on Wed...Rough Turning Stainless Steels with ACE COAT AC630M
Stainless steels have a low machinability factor and low thermal levels of conductivity which help to cause plastic deformation. Components can easily be workhardened as they are processed which furth...Indexable Insert End Milling Range Extended
The XDKT designated s come in three edge length of 7, 11 and 15 mm giving a maximum depth of cut of up to 14 mm. The 7 mm s have options of 0.4 or 0.8 mm corner radii, the 11 mm s are available with f...Hardinge speeds in to sponsor fastest woman racer!
Hardinge, the Leicester based specialist supplier of CNC machine tools, has signed up as the title sponsor for British Superbike elite class racer Jenny Tinmouth’s 2012 championship season....Gun Drilling Technology at Mach 2012
Gun Drilling Technology at Mach 2012. The tools will perform high penetration rate drilling over a wide range of materials from aluminium to high strength steels. Each tool is coated, has a special no...Subcontracting market set for growth
The Subcon research clearly showed the degree to which OEMs rely on external suppliers of manufacturing services. Nearly a quarter of companies surveyed (23.7%) entrusted subcontractors and contract m...Strong Performance from Hardinge in 2011
Over the past 12 months Hardinge in the UK has made a number of landmark achievements, the most notable being the introduction of the Biglia range of high end machine tools and the significant re-bran...Rotary tables from Lehmann are continuing to be a preferred solution by many OEM machine tool manufacturers
pL Rotary tables from Lehmann are continuing to be a preferred solution by many OEM machine tool manufacturers. Over recent years Lehmann have worked hard to design and develop solutions for most mach...Star GB is delighted to announce that it has been made a Tier 1 member of the University of Sheffield AMRC with Boeing
Star GB is delighted to announce that it has been made a Tier 1 member of the University of Sheffield AMRC with Boeing. We have been working in association with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Cen...CMZ will be showing a total of six powerful driven-tool turning centres on stand 5441 at MACH
CMZ will exhibit six driven-tool turning centres on stand 5441 at MACH. CMZ will also show its TX66 Y3 twin-spindle, triple Y-axis mill-turning centre for the first time in the UK....Star Continues as Market Leader in Sliding Head Lathe Sales
'Star GB had a superb finish to 2011, following a very successful Open House in Melbourne during November. Our Parent Group did all they could to provide machines for 2011 delivery and we ended up cle...World First in Machine Tool Technology from Citizen
Significant in the machine ECO development programme was a sole joint venture in Japan between Citizen and electronics giant Mitsubishi on the Cincom control and spindle motors that enables both main ...ACT Introduces World First's at MACH 2012
At MACH 2012 on Stand 5029 ACT will be re-iterating the exceptional flexibility of its Nine9 Series of cutting tools with the new Chamfer Mill, the i-Center and the 100 degree toolholder that all offe...Schunk Stationary Clamping Catalogue Now Available
For the first time, the VERO-S NSE mini - the world’s flattest pneumatic quick-change pallet module, the VERO-S NSL turn - a highly efficient clamping station for milling machining centers, the powerf...ITC Supplies Diamond Tooling and Service Levels at MACH 2012
Produced from a high quality sub-micron grade carbide, the new solid carbide end mills have an optimal geometry design and diamond coating that work in harmony to provide ...ATA Launches New Anti-Vibration Straight Grinder at MACH
At MACH 2012 on Stand 4634J, the ATA Group will be launching its new SMD portable pneumatic hand grinder for all your hand held grinding applications. As a market leading manufacturer of pneumatic han...High Speed Stainless Steel Turning with New Tungaloy PVD Tips
High Speed Stainless Steel Turning with the new PVD coated AH600 tips from Tungaloy. These are ideal for medium to high speed turning of stainless steel....Kasto Goes to Extremes at Mach 2012
From the top end of its product range, KASTO will show a KASTOtec AC5 automatic bandsawing machine with, for the first time, a low speed, high torque gearbox for cutting nickel alloys and other tough ...Drillsprint series of deep hole drilling machines on show at Mach
Drillsprint series of deep hole drilling machines with the capacity to produce holes from solid, both on centre line and off-centre or radially positioned in pitched series between 2 mm and 25 mm diam...1st MTA to highlight CNC machine productivity enhancement opportunties
Workholding, drill sharpening and automation equipment specialist, 1st Machine Tool Accessories (1st MTA), will show its extensive range of products for raising production output and maximising return...WaterHog – Savings Just Got Easier
WaterHog, the innovative system from Jemtech (UK) that drastically reduces the cost of disposing of waste metalworking fluids is now available on low-cost finance over one, two or three years, making ...EDM (wire and sink) 3 & 5-Axis milling Machine Tools at Open House
EDM Wire & Sink 3 & 5-Axis Milling Machine Tools at Agie Open House. Agie Charmilles UK, the market-leading EDM, milling and laser ablation machine tool specialist, has announced that it will be hold...Look Forward to Continued Manufacturing Growth
As we move closer to the 2nd quarter of 2012, it appears we can all look forward to a continuation of prosperous manufacturing demand. It was reported today by the 'Employees Group' that following a s...Seco introduces new POWER 4 range of cutting tools
Seco Tools, the leading manufacturer and supplier of carbide cutting tools and tooling systems solutions, has introduced POWER 4, a new range of copy milling cutters for machining turbine blades....4 Grinding Centres including UltraGrind 2000 and KEL-VISTA UR 175/1000 on show at Mach
Leicester based Jones & Shipman Grinding Limited will be exhibiting 4 grinding centres, demonstrating the diversity of its range of machines from large capacity precision cylindrical grinders to compa...Haas Automation Produces 125,000th CNC Machine
Today, Haas Automation is pleased to announce the company’s latest milestone: the production of the 125,000th Haas CNC machine tool. Machine number 125,000 – a 2012 VF-1 vertical machining centre – ca...New Milling Cutters, Cutter Bodies and Inserts from WNT
WNT (UK) has announced a major extension to its range of 2510RS button milling cutters, with new cutter bodies, s, and chipbreaker design making the range suitable for a wider range of applications....Mills CNC Demonstrates CNC Turning Prowess at MACH 2012
Our Lynx and Puma lathes and turning centres are widely respected and highly regarded by precision component manufacturers everywhere. The new models we’re launching and exhibiting at MACH will only s...Hurco Machines for PRISMATIC AND TURNED PARTS at Mach 2012
Hurco Machines are for PRISMATIC AND TURNED PARTS. Nine representative machines from the company's vertical machining centre and CNC lathe programmes will be on show. ...ACT Kits Deliver Productive Solutions at MACH 2012
On stand 5029 at MACH 2012, Advanced Carbide Tooling Ltd (ACT) will be showing the exceptional flexibility of its Nine9 Series of cutting tools. The innovative Nine9 range of indexable cutting tools e...Rainford Offers Free Report on Micro Drilling
With the micro manufacturing industry continually growing in the UK, micro machining experts Rainford Precision have now launched a six page report to assist manufacturers in the drilling of micro hol...Five New MILL-TURN Centres on show at Mach From Star
Of the nine CNC lathes on the Star GB stand this year, four sliding-headstock mill-turn centres and a fixed-head lathe are being shown for the first time ever at a MACH exhibition. All of the multi-ax...CNC Turn-Milling 3 to 5-axis Prismatic Machining from Geo Kingsbury at MACH 2012
3- to 5-axis prismatic machining and industrial cleaning will be promoted on the Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools stand at MACH 2012...Unicut Precision 'Perfect Manufacturing Environment' at MACH 2012
Unicut has committed to an extensive investment program over recent years and this has noted the subcontract manufacturer with over 20 CNC sliding head turning centres and CNC mill/turn centres, offer...Blue Competence Machine Tools initiative from CECIMO
Machine tool builders which participate in the Blue Competence Machine Tools initiative commit themselves to optimize the use of energy and other resources to enable faster, better and higher quality ...High-Performance Grooving Tooling on Show at Mach 2012
The groundbreaking range of Groovex tooling and solutions solutions for cost-effective, high-performance grooving solutions in all industry sectors will be showcased at MACH by Vargus Tooling UK. The...Tungaloy Offers Interchangeable Milling Innovation
To reduce tool changeover times and increase flexibility for milling processes, Tungaloy Corporation has now developed its innovative new Tungmeister series of interchangeable milling cutters....Ward CNC Shows that Big is Beautiful
the six large-capacity machines filling the massive 500 m2 display area will include the UK launch of the Hankook BB550 Hanturn big bore (550 mm) chucker-type CNC lathe that boasts a powerful 45 kW sp...Kerf profile cutting machine launched at Mach 2012
Kerf Developments will be demonstrating why it is the market leading supplier of oxy-fuel cutting, high density plasma cutting and waterjet cutting equipment. The Lancashire based manufacturer will be...Bencere's IRU Gang Grooving Solution Saves 38 Mins Machining Time Per Component
Bencere division of Mollart Engineering based in Stratford-upon-Avon has reduced the machining time for the component by 38 minutes. In addition the revised operation, which replaces an individual int...Vollmer to Serve up a Treat at MACH 2012
Vollmer UK will be using MACH 2012 to once again demonstrate the remarkable capabilities of its QXD200 disc erosion and grinding machine for processing PCD cutting tools. Given its UK exhibition premi...Mazak launch two new 5-axis Variaxis machines
Yamazaki Mazak is launching two new series of 5 axis VARIAXIS multi-tasking machines both offering exceptional productivity and performance. The new VARIAXIS i-series, which will be available in four ...Web Traffic Doubles under new Domain
Ever since day one MTD has become the name of choice amongst both our users and customers. On Wednesday last week we saw twice as much web traffic as we did on the same day in 2011, we attribute this ...Affordable Productivity From NCMT With Launch Of Entry Level Okuma Machining Centres & Turning Centres
Okuma Machining Centres and Turning Centres from NCMT. The GENOS series started with the development of the M460-VE vertical machining centre with 762 x 460 x 460 mm axis travels. It was followed by t...Full house from Gewefa at MACH
At MACH 2012 Gewefa UK will be exhibiting products for each of the 7 manufacturers it exclusively represents in the UK in addition to launching an exciting new toolholder concept that offers 100% cutt...New Dugard HSM600 Simultaneous 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre
The latest addition to the Dugard brand the HSM600 has filled quite a large gap as there has only been one 5 axis model in the range (the Dugard X5) for some time. The HSM600 is Dugardâ€â„...Change Workholding in 2 Minutes with the Hainbuch CENTROTEX System
The Centrotex system allows them to change from collet chuck to 3 jaw chuck in under 2 minutes with very high accuracy (no radial adjustment required). ...Mills CNC appoints Steve Nash as Business Manager South East
Mills CNC appoints Steve Nash as Business Manager South East, Mr Nash joined Mills at the start of February 2012 following 12 highly-successful years at Mori Seiki, where he was initially employed as ...Doosan 3 Metre Bed Lathe with Y axis on Show at Mach 2012 from Mills CNC
Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, is exhibiting 16 Doosan machine tools from its Stand at MACH. Amongst these are a number of large-capacity machines ...XYZ ProtoTRAK LPM takes Centre Stage at Mach 2012
The first ProtoTRAK-equipped machine tool to be fitted with an automatic tool changer. The ATC can hold up to 16 tools and this 15 hp/8000 rev/min BT40 vertical spindle machine has axis travels in X. ...Blum Will 'Touch' Metrology Perfection at MACH 2012
The Blum stand will be highlighting the established market leading TC50 Workpiece Touch Probe and the TC52. With a diameter of 40mm and an effective length from spindle nose to stylus tip of only 112m...Mazak Powers to MACH 2012 with Seven Machine Tools
Yamazaki Mazak will display the ‘Power of Mazak’ with seven machine tools at MACH 2012, each highlighting the exceptional productivity and performance that is available to machine tool users....Open House for Irelands Premiere Machine Tool Supplier
Premier Machine Tools will be holding an Open House to celebrate the opening of its new facility in Kildare, Ireland. As Ireland's leading supplier of machine tools and ancillary equipment, Premier ha...Replaceable and Regrindable Drill Heads
The SMDT-MEL drill head has a light edge preparation and is coated with Sumitomos latest ACX80 ideal for soft steel where cutting speeds between 80 and 130 m/min and feed rates between 0.15 and 0.4 mm...GrindTec 2012: Three new sharpening machines from Vollmer
Vollmer, the specialist in grinding and eroding machines will be giving its exhibition premiere to three new machine innovations at the GrindTec 2012 trade fair in Augsburg in March. At the event, the...Floyd Rolls out Innovation with New Marking Tools
As a market leader in the provision of specialised cutting tool solutions for turning machines, Floyd Automatic Tooling has now launched the new range of Zeus Marking Tools from Hommel & Keller. The n...Erowa exceeds expectations at Mach 2012
The combination of REM Systems’ extensive application experience together with its in-depth knowledge of palletisation, automation and zero-point tooling systems make it a powerful partner in achievin...Leader CNC announces European CNC Lathe Agency
Leader CNC is proud to announce that it has been appointed as the UK distributor for European built FAT-Haco CNC turning centres. ...New Turning Insert for High Volume Manufacture of Turned Parts
WNTs development of its Dragonskin HCX1115 turning range will be of major interest to those involved in the high volume manufacture of turned parts. HCX1115 sits within the ISO P15 grade of carbides,...Tool vending, is this the way forward..
Tool vending machines provide an effective way of CNC machine shops saving money on CNC tooling and consumables. Tool vending machines are ideal for all engineers looking at cutting costs....ITC Is On The Ball With New Milling Cutters at MACH
For copy milling and deep cavity machining, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has now developed its new 4101 Cyber Series of ball nosed end mill cutters that will be available at MACH 2012. The tru...TaeguTec's Toolmaking Machining Solutions for Formaplex
TaeguTec developed its SHD solid carbide drills with a special geometry that included a flat on the drill to act as a second diameter. This improved cycle times and prevented delamination. The new geo...Mazak reports record sales and a confident market
Yamazaki Mazak has reported record sales in 2011 and strong confidence in the growth of hi-tech manufacturing in the UK, claiming that the sector is very much ‘open for business’....Triple Presence for Hardinge at MACH 2012
The Hardinge machine tools being featured are an XR1000 5 axis machining centre, a T42 Super Precision T series turning centre, a Bridgeport GX600 VMC and a GS150 CNC lathe. In addition, there is a Bi...A new twist on threading
Seco Tools, the leading manufacturer and supplier of carbide cutting tools and tooling systems solutions, has developed a new process for the threading of oil pipe couplings....First Class Training at Mach 2012
The CNC Training Academy has announced that it will be attending the MACH 2012 Show in April (Hall 5 Stand 5590), and will promoting and demonstrating the productivity and performance benefits manufac...Dugard add 5 axis machining centres to their range
Dugard Machine Tools recently announced they are to be adding a new range of 5 axis machining centres to their popular machine tool port-folio. Due to arrive in the UK in February Dugard will begin th...Sub-Spindle Component Clamping Issues Solved by Floyd
The new MASTER-Clamp and MASTER-Guide systems from Floyd Automatic Tooling are two new products that solve many sub-spindle component clamping issues and guide bush problems experienced on sliding hea...Ocean Cincom Expands Citizen-Miyano's Automated Machining Applications
New to the UK is a range of very compact high precision CNC chucking lathes under the Ocean Cincom brand with fully integrated automation that can be easily customised to suit the application. With th...Haas UK secures Diamond Award
Haas are well represented across the world and expect to sell over 14,000 machines this year. Every CNC machine is designed and manufactured in the company’s purpose built 1‐million‐s...Titanium machining made easy with Blaser Swisslube Vasco 7000 metalworking fluid
Blaser Swisslube’s expertise in creating vegetable-based metalworking fluids has led to a breakthrough in the machining of titanium, particularly in aerospace applications where stable, and safe worki...Mirror Finish on Turning Steel New from Sumitomo
A tough, high strength grade of uncoated cermet turning developed to produce precise dimensional accuracy and ultra-high quality mirror finishes on steel is now available through Sumitomo Electric Ha...Vargus and Widia Tooling Innovations in UK Launch
Also on the stand will be a comprehensive ion of the new drills and taps, indexable milling tools and turning products from Widia, which Vargus handles as Master Distributor for the UK and Ireland....Tornos Turning Machines Coming Soon...
Leading machine tool supplier, Tornos Technologies will now look to MTD for further promotion of their products. Throughout 2012 Tornos's news, promotions, stock and deals will now be promoted through...New Vertical VMCs, 5 Axis and HMC's on Show at Mach 2012 from Mills CNC
New Vertical VMCs, 5 Axis and HMC's will be on Show at Mach 2012 from Mills CNC. On show include the DNM 750L New large-capacity VMC, NHM 6300 – New heavy-duty horizontal machining centre, DNM 350 5AX...Beakbane helps search for life under Antarctic ice
The project involves drilling down through the ice to the lake and sending down probes to sample the lake water and the sediments on the lake bed. The bellows will provide a sealed protective containe...Machine High-Quality Complex Titanium Components using Seco Tooling
Seco Tools helps leading landing gear specialist develop a stable and repeatable process for machining new titanium alloy....New Turning Centre Concept From Tornos at MACH 2012
A new CNC Turning Centre Concept from Tornos will be launched at MACH 2012. Based on a ‘fully integrated’ concept, this new machine is aimed at users of multi-spindle turning machines, cam-operated m...GMTK Could Be Every Machine Tool You Will Ever Need
GMTK Could Be Every Machine Tool You Will Ever Need. The lack of emerging ‘sun-rise’ technologies that can be harnessed by machine tool manufacturers, means that over the past few years advancement...Machining Hard Steels and Aerospace Alloys with ITC
Machining Hard Steels and Aerospace Alloys with ITC products. Among the new products for machining hard steels and aerospace alloys, ITC will highlight the benefits of its new 5021 Cyber Series of 5 f...Wyler Electronic Levelling System used for Levelling Machine Tools
As UK agent for Wyler’s extensive range of inclination measurement instruments, Bowers Metrology UK has recently supplied an advanced Wyler Blue Level Inclinometer System, to the Engineering Technolog...Improving Productivity, Tool Life and Component Accuracy, See Blum at Mach 2012
Improving Productivity, Tool Life and Component Accuracy come and See Blum at Mach 2012. For the elimination of broken cutting tools and the resultant damage or scrapping of components, Blum will be s...New Schaublin 136 7AX-Y Turning Centre from Schaublin Machines
The Schaublin 136 7AX-Y Turning Centre from Schaublin Machines will see its UK launch at Mach 2012. The new Schaublin 136 7AX-Y will be shown on stand 5290 in Hall 5 at MACH. Since its recent EMO Prem...Haas VF-2 TR Compact 5-Axis VMC & ST-10SSY Super Speed Y-axis Lathe at Southern Manufacturing
The Haas VF-2 TR 5-Axis VMC and the ST-10SSY Super Speed Y-axis Lathe are on show at Southern Manufacturing. The new VF-2TR trunnion machine from Haas Automation allows full five-axis machining of co...OPEN MIND Shows Quantum leap in CAM Software at MACH 2012
The new 5-Axis Contour Offset Roughing and Finishing feature incorporated into hyperMILL saves an enormous amount of time when creating CAM programs for parts with curved hub surfaces. ...Machine Tool Cleaning System from ACS at Mach 2012
Air Cleaning Systems (acs) will be demonstrating the new mobile, hot, low pressure machine tool cleaning system from PH-Cleantec, Germany at mach 2012, this has simplified the tedious task of machine ...AgieCharmilles UK reports that sales performance in 2011 was the ‘best in the Company’s history
EDM, Milling and Laser Ablation machine tool specialist Agie Charmilles UK has announced that its strong sales performance in 2011 (by both value and volume) represented its best ever year to date – s...Seco's SecoPoint Systems Provide Significant Cost Savings
Seco's SecoPoint Systems Provide Significant Cost Savings, Seco Tools, the leading manufacturer and supplier of carbide cutting tools and tooling systems solutions, is urging manufacturers to consider...UK Manufacturers Take on the Supply Chain Challenge
This year’s Subcon exhibition on 12 to 14 June at the NEC, Birmingham, will showcase a subcontract and contract manufacturing sector that is ready for growth. ...High Speed Spindles Extend Versatility of Sliding Head Lathes
Japanese sliding-head lathe supplier, Star GB, collaborated with Emmaco recently to install a lathe fitted with an 80,000 rpm IBAG spindle at a subcontractor in the North of England. The company neede...Vollmer Shows New Innovations at MACH 2012
Following the success of MACH 2010, Vollmer UK Ltd, the specialist for grinding and eroding machinery for tool production and maintenance will be showing exciting new innovations alongside renowned es...Schunk Magnetic Chucks Now Offer Status Display
Schunk Magnetic Chucks Now Offer Status Display. Installation and commissioning of MAGNOS is getting easier. The magnetic chuck is fixed to the machine table and then connected via a sealed quick rele...New dynamic clamping force measuring device from HAINBUCH
The clamping force of a workholding device is a crucial element in the machining process of all components, whether turning, milling or grinding. For solid components the clamping force should be very...New Sales Manager at Dugards
Dugard are pleased to announce the appointment of John Morning to their UK sales team. Dugard Machine Tools supply precision machining centres, turning centre, fabrication equipment and grinding solut...New Five Axis and Multi Axis Machines Available From Dugard
New five axis and multi axis machines have been launched by Samsung and will be available from Dugards throughout 2011. The five axis and multi axis machines can be seen at Brighton....Milling Cutters for Machining a Radius from ITC
Milling Cutters for Machining a Radius from ITC. The new two flute solid carbide milling cutters are manufactured from an ultra wear resistant micro grain carbide to deliver impeccable performance for...Industry Events Up and Coming in 2012
During 2012 there are a whole host of manufacturing events to attend in the UK. Engineers interested in the latest product launches and technology in general can pencil the following dates into their ...RK International Machine Tools Ltd founder passes away aged 89
RK International Machine Tools Ltd founder passes away aged 89...Autosport is Next Week, Put it in the Diary
The Motorsport industry provides CNC machine shops up and down the land with both milling, turning and general CNC machining business. Growing significantly over recent years, to many Precision Engine...Toolroom Turning to XXL CNC Turning
The range of CNC machines go even larger with the latest URANO series having a swing capacity of over 2000mm and upto 12,000mm between centres,” Mr Shrimpton mentions. “Spindle torque over 20,000Nm at...Cutting Tools and Tooling Promotions are a BIG Feature for 2012 on MTD
In an extension to this we will offer tooling solutions, in essence a tooling clinic. Commonly engineers hit obsticles or have problems when looking to machine certain parts/components, the MTD toolin...Mills takes orders for 472 new Doosan machines in 2011
Mills takes orders for 472 new Doosan machines in 2011, these include doosan lathes, doosan machining centres and doosan cnc machines in general, what a great result....MTD Embraces Facebook, Twitter and Social Networking
MTD reconfirms its position as market leader in the electronic media field for industry. Now linking all its promotions, news, case studies and events with Twitter and Facebook, MTD is becoming a revo...The CNC Training Academy achieves top marks in 2011
The CNC Training Academies reported strong sales results for 2011 have, according to Jeff Hart (CNC Training Academy Manager) helped reinforce the organisations position as one of (if not the) UKs pre...Sumitomo Lines Up New Tooling Range Launch at Mach 2012
Sumitomo Cutting Tools will be launched at the forthcomingMach 2012 show. Sumitomo Cutting Tools are great for all types of milling machining...Citizen and Miyano Turning Centres Gear Up for Mach 2012
With plans being set for MACH 2012 by Citizen Machinery UK the stand will embrace both the Citizen range of CNC sliding head turn-mill centres and Miyano fixed head turning centres....Delapena Tooling Dramatically Cuts Aircraft Maintenance Time
Delapena Honing Equipment has a reputation for providing an extensive range of honing machines, tooling and ancillary equipment. That reputation has now been enhanced following the development of a se...Deburring Tools For More Aggressive Machining
A new range of high-precision, abrasive deburring brushes made from heavy duty aluminium oxide (alumina) fibres has been introduced for use on static platforms such as machining centres, mills, drilli...Super Multi-drill XHT from Sumitomo Provides the answer
Super Multi-drill XHT from Sumitomo provides the answer for machining at Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest particle accelerator at Cern Laboratory near Geneva. The initial order for six...Water Jet Cutting Machine Launch at Mach 2012
Dewsbury-based Techserv Engineering Services will launch at MACH 2012 a new, competitively priced, water jet cutting machine powered by KMT's latest 40 HP / 3,800 bar intensifier pump system, NEOLINE....Record Attendance at Recent Hurco Open House
It was by far the best attendance ever and gave a boost to the second month of the company's new financial year, which had already started well with 37 orders placed in November 2011. One was a VMX30t...New Heptagon Cutter for Cast Iron Cutting
With indexable s having 14 cutting faces, the new Xtra.tec F4045 heptagon cutter from tooling giant Walter GB of Bromsgrove is available in close and medium pitches to suit all cast iron machining con...5 New Appointments at Citizen Machinery for 2012
Following a progressive growth since 2009 and the successful integration and development of the Miyano fixed head turn-mill centres into the portfolio, Citizen Machinery UK has recruited five engineer...Cost Per Cut Message Getting Through
Over 90 per cent of turnover in bandsawing machines was generated by the German manufacturer's top-end models in the -tec range. Two of the machines were supplied with KPC (Kasto Performance Cutting) ...Investment in new machine tools enhances North Warwickshire & Hinckley College’s engineering training provision
North Warwickshire & Hinckley College (NWHC) has recently invested in a number of new machine tools and hi-tech ancillary equipment from GF AgieCharmilles, Coventry. ...Seco extends its range of PCD tools for machining composites
Seco Tools, the leading manufacturer and supplier of carbide cutting tools and tooling systems solutions, has increased its range of standard PCD (polycrystalline diamond) tools for milling and drilli...Mazak INTEGREX i-200 S on show at Southern Manufacturing
The new Mazak INTEGREX i-200 S CNC Machine is the new generation INTEGREX i-200 S series and is capable of completing all CNC turning and CNC machining operations, from raw material to finished compo...High Speed Turning in Steel from Sumitomo
AC810P s are ideal for high speed turning in steel as they have an ultra-hard CVD applied Super FF titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coating of thickened and toughened Aluminia giving a 30 per cent increas...TaeguTec Goldrush Cutting Inserts
Market leading cutting tool manufacturer, TaeguTec has now introduced its brand new GOLDRUSH coating grade. The new grade has been developed using TaeguTec’s extensive cutting edge technology and exp...High Precision Workholding Ticking all the Boxes
The TRIBOS polygonal clamping technology from SCHUNK is one of the worlds most comprehensive programs for high-precision tool clamping. From micro to volume cutting, the patented clamping system deliv...Seco Cutting Tools all New for the Medical Industry
Seco Tools, the leading manufacturer and supplier of carbide cutting tools and tooling systems solutions, has recently introduced a number of new, advanced products aimed primarily at medical componen...Customer Support Comes No 1 on Mills CNC's List of Priorities
According to Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, investing in a well-resourced, highly-professional customer service and support operation with the righ...Blum Probing Improves Accuracy
Blum Probing Improves Accuracy, reduces downtime and offers Extremely Fast Broken Tool Detection....Slim Hydraulic Extension Toolholders from Schunk
Schunk has now extended its program of slim hydraulic extension toolholders with the introduction of a new 6mm shank diameter for the renowned TENDO SVL series. Recently launched at EMO 2011 the high ...Cast Iron Turning Cutting Tools
The innovative new T5100 Series is available in three individual grades to accommodate a variety of turning applications in grey and ductile cast irons, ensuring the T5100 Series can offer the optimal...VariDrill for Drilling in all types of Materials
From its advanced VDS point geometry designed to reduce chipping on the cutting edge to its precision shank engineered for low runout, the WIDIA VariDrill is a new multi-application drill engineered t...New Universal C-Cutter from NCMT
Available in the UK through NCMT, the range comprises two 30-degree tools for chamfering holes from 16 to 85 mm diameter and three 60-degree tools for 14 to 65 mm diameter holes. The original 45-degre...MTD Recruits New Tooling Marketing Specialist
One specific area of growth is to be the introduction of a new Business Manager into the company with a sole-focus on tooling and accessories. Joe Reynolds will be responsible for marketing activities...An event to celebrate the achievements of foreign investors in Korea throughout 2011
The Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the Korean Foreign Corporate Associations hosted an annual event on the 3rd of November to celebrate the achievements of foreign investors in Korea throughout 201...Reiden Universal 5 axis Machining Centre available in the UK
Reiden Universal 5 axis Machining Centre now available in the UK, the universal head combines the advantage of a horizontal and vertical machining centre with totally simultaneous and integrated opera...ITC now sole UK agent for all of Kennametal/Widia's round tooling products
ITC now sole UK agent for all of Kennametal/Widia's round tooling products. ITC has enjoyed a long standing distribution agreement with Kennametal, however the re-structuring of the Kennametal/Widia ...Unamuno Maxima Turning Centres From Leader CNC
Having been involved in the launch of many machine tools throughout our companies’ history, none is quite as exciting as our latest product addition. The Unamuno Maxima range of multi axis turning cen...Production CNC Machining using Maxima
Having recently introduced the new Maxima Turning Machine Range into our portfolio of products, we are now very aware of the key benefits of these turning machines to the user. The more we dig into th...The Modern Manufacturers Exhibition is the 'Open House'
Having personally observed the decline in attendance at domestic engineering trade exhibitions over the last two decades, gives rise to the not unreasonable view that something different is needed in ...Machine Tool Direct (MTD) Engineering Marketing Specialist
After many months of development work, tricky coding and after hours testing, MTD is now proud to be operating the Uks first reliable trawler for extracting machine tools for sale from the world wide ...New TC76-DIGILOG Touch Probe from Blum
As the world’s first touch probe for robust use in machine tools that combines digital and analogue technology, the TC76-DIGILOG will undoubtedly be a crowd pleaser, as will all the proven technologie...XYZ Machine Tools on Course for Record Year in Machine Tool Sales
Describing this year’s round of open days as the best ever, XYZ Machine Tools’ managing director, Nigel Atherton, says that 2011 is shaping up to be the company’s most successful year since its ...High-Performance ST-40 Turning Centre from Haas Automation
The ST-40 has a maximum cutting capacity of 648 x 1118 mm with maximum swings of 876 mm over the front apron and 648 mm over the cross slide. The spindle bore is 117 mm with a bar capacity of 102 mm. ...Haas reports sales for the last 12 months exceed 500 machine tools in the UK
Haas has reported sales for the last 12 months have exceeded 500 machine tools in the UK. Haas managing director, Nick Remington, commented ''Haas are selling record numbers of CNC machine tools world...8 Star Sliding Heads Sold at Open House
The in-house exhibition held by Star GB at its Melbourne technical centre from 8th to 10th November 2011 generated eight sliding-head lathe orders valued at almost £1.3 million, the majority for deli...T W WARD Complete Major Relocation Project for Oil and Gas Giant
The ability to re-locate a critical manufacturing plant without severely affecting production output is no mean feat. But when you add to the equation that a total of 67 machines had to be de-commissi...New CNC Drill Sharpener
4-axis CNC drill sharpener, designated XPS-16, capable of restoring high-performance drills in a simple, one-touch operation. Distributed in the UK by 1st MTA, Salisbury, the heavy duty unit costs the...New Generation of Diamond Grinding Wheels for Cutting Tools
A new generation of grinding wheels, called SKYTEC PCD-Basic+, has been introduced by Tyrolit. One of the features of the PCD and CBN sector is the growing number of materials being used to produce cu...3 Axis Vertical-Spindle Machining Centre from NCMT
A new, 3-axis, vertical-spindle machining centre has been introduced by Okuma for tool and mould makers that require repeatable accuracy down to microns. Availability in the UK is through sole agent, ...DMG Large Turn-Mill Centre
A large turn-mill centre has been introduced by DMG for machining components up to three metres in length and 700 mm in diameter. The machine has the option of a 12-station turret as a second tool hol...Deep Hole Drilling In Steel upto 800 MM/MIN
Sumitomo has developed a totally new HT cutting geometry for deep hole drilling in steel, its latest drill range that reduces the thrust required, creates smaller chips and improves chip flow in deep ...New Metalworking Fluid Filtration Technology
Companies operating machine tools will be able to benefit from extended tool life, improved component quality, reduced maintenance & spare parts costs, and much more thanks to Fluid Maintenance Soluti...ITC Exhibits at Southern Manufacturing 2012
At Southern Manufacturing 2012 Industrial Tooling Corp (ITC) will be introducing a number of new product developments from its Stand N67 at the FIVE, Farnborough event from the 15 to 16th February 201...New ITC Cutter Brings Harmony to High Performance Machining
For the high performance machining of tough materials and aerospace alloys, ITC has now launched its new 6051 Cyber Series End Mill range. The remarkably high performance 6 flute series of cutting too...Schunk Launches New Edition of Best-Seller ROTA-S Plus
The manual ROTA-S plus lathe chuck from SCHUNK has sold over 10,000 units to date. This unprecedented success with the highly efficient classic chuck now sees the competence leader for clamping techno...Horizontal Shrink Clamp Machines from Gewefa
Manufactured by Rineck GmbH who Gewefa represent in the UK, the new range of eight machines includes four unique horizontal format machines that give the operator greater accessibility when setting up...Laser-Sintered Titanium Parts Boost Cars Performance
Key components of the system, which were both compact and lightweight, were produced layer-by-layer from titanium alloy powder (Ti64) in EOS laser-sintering machines....Compact Y-Axis Lathe from Haas Automation
The new Haas ST-10Y is a small-footprint Y-axis turning centre that provides 100 mm of Y-axis travel (±50 mm from the centreline) for off-centre milling, drilling, and tapping, and comes standard with...New Inserts for Improved Performance on Small Turning Machines and Swiss Type Turning Centres
Extending its already extensive parting and grooving series, TaeguTec has now launched its new QuadRush series of turning tools. The unique new development is capable of parting, grooving chamfering a...Blum Probes offer Accuracy in Microns
Miniaturization of tools and cutting sizes, faster machining speeds and contact sensitive coatings, provide an ever-increasing challenge in terms of tool monitoring. As a result, machines used for mic...New Sliding Head Lathe with B Axis
Traub, launched a new version of its 20 mm capacity sliding/fixed-headstock TNL18 lathe, with the addition of a 100-degree pivoting B-axis on the upper turret. The machine is available in the UK throu...Mollart Wins Microdrilling Machine Contract
Mollart Engineering has won a four machine turnkey installation order from America worth £1.25 milion to provide a deep hole drilling facility for automotive engine valves produced at a rate of four p...New Inserts for Sliding Head Lathe Turning
New Inserts for Sliding Head Lathe Turning from the Tungaloy Corporation. If you use sliding head lathes and are always looking for new s to machine parts......Strong Sales on One-Hit Turning Centres in the UK
The company, which is part of The Engineering Technology Group, received orders for six machines from its WT ranges of twin-spindle, twin-turret, one-hit machining centres from customers in industries...Productivity boost with Lehmann Rotary Tables and Brother Machine centres
The EA-510 gear unit rotary table by pL LEHMANN turns the Brother TC-S2D-0 three-axis drilling and milling centre into a highly productive 4-axis machining centre. Fully automatic, this combination gu...Di-Sparks Investment in Machine Tool Technology Delivers Success
This addition of milling and turning technology opened up new opportunities for Di-Spark and, under the guidance of David Light, the machining of components became an increasingly important part of th...Blum-Novotest introduces the first 25mm analogue touch probe
Touch probes are exactly what the name says, probes. If the stylus touches the workpiece surface, a switch signal is generated. Previously, analogue touch probes that measure and analyse the deflectio...CNC Rotary Table with Low Energy Consumption
A major advance in CNC rotary table design was announced by Kitagawa at the recent EMO 2011 machine tool exhibition in Hannover. The Japanese manufacturer launched the first of a new generation of com...Nanometric Measuring Technology Finds New Applications
Surfaces that are nearly flat or spherical may be measured to nanometric accuracy using a device known as a swing-arm profilometer (SAP). There are only a handful of such machines worldwide, most of t...Komet Group Polishes PCD Cutters with Vollmer
As a manufacturer of precision cutting tools, the Komet Group GmbH has employed Vollmer technology in its Stuttgart manufacturing plant to automatically polish PCD (polycrystalline diamond) blades. Ko...1.25 Million in Sliding Head Orders at Open House
1.25 Million in Sliding Head Orders at Open House, Among the first day orders at the event was a start-up company that will take delivery of the first, fourth generation Citizen M32-VIII and was follo...XYZ New Educational Sales Manager
These include special pricing on the full XYZ range of manual, CNC/manual and full-CNC machines up to the minute training programmes programming helplines and full warranty cover. “The objective”, he ...Dugard Open House Pulls in Customers and Increases Orders
Dugard launched their Samsung collaboration at EMO in Hannover and the sales success at the Open House was a welcome bonus. Confirmation then that this exceptional range of turning centres with 6 24 c...Customers New and Old Give Tornos the Thumbs-up at Recent Open House
The recent Tornos UK Open House proved a major success for the manufacturer of high quality Swiss turning centres. The three day event that gave the UK's first showing of the Delta 38/5, Sigma 32 and ...New cutters for machining aluminium alloys and non-ferrous materials without coolant
New cutters for machining aluminium alloys and non-ferrous materials without coolant...Productivity gains equate to FREE cutting fluids
When precision engineering companies are faced with increased margin pressure, the offer of free metal working fluids is not to be ignored, and this can be achieved through a review of cutting fluid u...Mastercam – Official CAM Supplier to Worldskills 2011 – Excel 5th-8th October
As the Official Supplier for offline CAM Programming Software for the Worldskills 2011, Mastercam supplied a team of Technical Engineers for the event to help support the ‘CNC Turning’, ‘CNC Milling’ ...The most flat pneumatic Quick-Change Pallet Module in the world
At EMO 2011 SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping further enlarged its program with the launch of the VERO-S Quick-Change Pallet System. With a height of 20mm, the VERO-S ...Good response to Jones & Shipman exhibit at EMO
At EMO Jones & Shipman exhibited three machines including a world debut for the latest UltraGrind 2000 CNC precision cylindrical grinding centre. Also featured were the Suprema 650 Easy cylindrical gr...OPEN MIND Demonstrates Process Optimisation at EMO with hyperMILL
At EMO 2011 OPEN MIND Technologies AG presented the new functions for its CAM solution hyperMILL®, demonstrating how more performance can be achieved in less programming time. hyperMILL® is based on a...New CUT 2000 and CUT 3000 Wire EDM Machines
GF AgieCharmilles’ new CUT 2000 and CUT 3000 wire EDM machines provide manufacturers with exceptional precision and surface finish, increased productivity and improved versatility....MP Visits Exeter University and Sees Additive Layer Manufacturing in Action
Minister of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts MP, visited the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus on Monday 26 September 2011, at which he was briefed on the university’s £275 mil...Hardinge Success at EMO 2011
From our perspective it was a busy show and we were delighted that so many UK buyers took the trouble to visit the event and of course our stand.†This is the claim of Hardinge UK’s Sales and Mark...EMO sees Machine Tool Suppliers Merge
An entire hall was booked jointly by DMG and MORI SEIKI at this year's EMO machine tool exhibition in Hannover, underlining the increasingly close co-operation between the respectively German and Japa...New Iscar Chip Breakers for Internal Grooving
ISCAR has launched a range of improved grooving s for internal grooving, featuring the company’s N-type chip formers that have proven so effective for the OD turning of problematic metals, CUT-GRIP ID...Vertical Lathe Has Machining Centre Capabilities
The 30-tonne, double column machine has been designed as a cross between a heavy duty vertical turning and boring lathe and a fully-featured, 5-axis machining centre. Structurally it is configured as ...New Tungaloy Tips for Stainless Steel Turning
For successful stainless steel turning, the Tungaloy Corporation has now launched its new grades of AH600 Series with SF, SM and SH chipbreakers. The new PVD coated AH600 grade offers exceptional resi...New Salesman at Ward Hi Tech in Scotland
Ward Hi Tech, the Sheffield based CNC machine tool distributor, have appointed Paul D’Arras as Regional Sales Manager for South Yorkshire and Scotland and Paul teed off his new position with a visit...Doosan Heavy-Duty Machining Centres for Heavy-Duty Machining Applications
Doosan’s new range of powerful, high-performance box-guideway Mynx vertical machining centres provide the ideal solution for heavy-duty machining applications. ...1st Biglia Lathe Order For Hardinge at Drury's
A commitment to manufacturing excellence supported by ongoing investment in high end machine tools has prompted Hitchin based Drurys Engineering Limited to invest in a Biglia 545YS CNC Turning Centre....Europe Must Invest in Manufacturing to Help Solve its Economic Crisis
For Mazak, a quarter of our total orders are from Europe, which is a significant difference from other Japanese builders. From the end of the last year, we have seen strong business development and th...New Solid Carbide High-Performance Drills from Walter
Tooling giant Walter GB has announced that it is replacing its Alpha 4 drill series with new solid carbide high-performance drills from the X·treme product range to enable a broader range of applicati...EMO 2011 in Hannover, Germany - What a Show
It's amazing how quickly time passes as yet again we have just enjoyed another EMO machine tool show. In 2011 the venue was Hannover, Germany on 19th - 24th September and having visited the last two E...Centenary MACH exhibition - Monday 16 April to Friday 20 April, 2012
Throughout Hall 5 you'll find an abundance of technology, most of which will be running and cutting material. Machine tools including CNC Machining centres, CNC Turning Centres, Lathes, Travelling col...MAP HDC 150 Linear Machine UK Launch
Launched for the first time in the UK into the 5-axis machining centre market by 2D CNC Machinery is the MAP HDC 150 linear driven high performance, high accuracy machining centre....MultiSwiss Machine for Automotive Industry
The new MultiSwiss machine that was launched at EMO had been delivered to several 'test' customers to create workpieces for several months prior to launch. The machine installed in France at Joseph Ma...Dugard Open House 2011 – You’re Invited!
Of course the classic Dugard and ECO machine tools will be available at the Open House for anyone who would like a demonstration. It’s not all work though, Dugard are hosting a “Curry Night” on Wednes...CGTech to feature VERICUT CNC Machine Simulation at EuroMold 2011
Hove, England – CGTech will feature the latest release of VERICUT CNC machine simulation and optimisation software on stand J27 Hall 8 at EuroMold 2011 in Frankfurt on November 29th - December 2nd 201...Large 5 Axis Machining Centre Has Turning Capability at any Table Angle
To reduce production costs and increase accuracy when producing complex parts requiring rotational as well as prismatic machining, Hermle introduced at EMO 2011 an 'MT' version of its largest 5-axis m...EMO 2011 – Launch of the touch probe revolution from Blum-Novotest
At EMO 2011, German metrology specialist Blum Novotest successfully launched its new TC76-DIGILOG. As the world’s first touch probe for robust use in machine tools that combines digital and analogue t...Swiss built Lehmann Rotary Tables - Every cloud has a silver lining
It’s not all bad news in the world economy, well not when it comes to buying Rotary tables from Lehmann! The Swiss based manufacturer and UK agents Avon CNC are benefitting from the Swiss currency dev...Zeeko Named Midlands Region Winner For International Trade Awards
Ultra-precision polishing machine and measuring equipment manufacturer, Zeeko, has won the Midlands regional heat of the 2010/11 International Trade Awards, sponsored by Santander Corporate Banking in...The National Composites Centre invests in Haas CNC
Andrew Kinsman, Technical Specialist at the NCC, explains why Haas was chosen to supply the centre's CNC machinery. "Using Haas as the primary machine provider has been one of the easier decisions fac...VOLLMER Sharpens its Profile for Metalworkers
Additionally, Vollmer presented its comprehensive concept for services as well as the new CM200 and CMF200 grinding machines and the exceptional 'Solution K850' grinding machine from the Loroch subsid...TaeguTec Launches New Mould & Die Cutters
For highly productive 90 degree milling, TaeguTec has now developed its new MillRush series of toolholders and positive s with three cutting edges. This next generation milling line has been specifica...CNC Training Academy Extends Training Programmes
The CNC Training Academy extends training provision to meet manufacturer’s demands. The CNC Training Academy, part of Mills CNC, has extended its course provision and, as a consequence, has broadened ...New Star SW-20 Sliding Head Lathe Launched at EMO 2011
The 20 mm capacity machine is ideal for balanced turning, milling and drilling operations from either side of the bar, making it especially useful when processing slender components that could otherwi...New Grade for Highly Productive Steel Machining
Available with drills in 2XD, 3XD, 4XD and 5XD, the Twisted Tungdrill utilises Tungaloy’s new TDX concept that allows stable and efficient machining by using four corners of the proven parallelogram s...Chinesse Aerospace Company Orders £500k Deep Hole Drilling Machine from Mollart
A Chinese aerospace company has ordered a turn-key project worth over £500,000 around a Mollart HDI Boremaster deep hole drilling machine that is contracted to produce bores of 89 mm diameter in an ae...Schaublin Machines SA Success at EMO With New Machine Range
At EMO 2011, Schaublin Machines SA launched its new 136 7AX-Y turning centre. Immediately proving a success, the world's first sale of this new machine has been to a UK F1 subcontractor with delivery ...Low-Cost High-Speed VMCs with Extra Power
Low Cost High-Speed VMCs for sale from Feeler machine tools. The HV800 and HV1000 machines are manufactured by Feeler to an uprated specification that includes a 30HP (22kW), 15,000 rpm direct drive s...Toyoda FH1250SX Horizontal Machining Centre has Vee Pallet System
Available through 2D CNC of Rushden, Northants, the Toyoda horizontal machining centre combines machining power, with over 1,000 Nm of torque available at the spindle, with high levels of rigidity in ...Impressed....EMO 2011 What a Show
With over 10 halls full to the brim with lathes, turning centres, machining centres, 5 axis technology, mill turn machinery + much more, it would be difficult to see how anyone involved in machining c...XYZ Sell 15 Machine Tools at Open House
In conjunction with machine tool partner, XYZ Machine Tools, WNT (UK) also reported brisk business with 15 machines being sold, all equipped with full tooling packages from WNT. ...Yamazaki Mazak announces death of Mr. Teruyuki Yamazaki
Yamazaki Mazak has today announced the sad news of the death of Mr. Teruyuki Yamazaki, Chairman and CEO of Yamazaki Mazak Corporation. Mr. Yamazaki died on Thursday September 15th 2011 aged 82....Blum Measures Success at Aero Engineering 2011
At Aerospace Engineering 2011 on stand 733 Blum NovoTest will present its exciting new range of touch probes and FormControl 5-axis contour measurement software. New developments to these products wil...New Cost Effective Tool Monitoring System from PCS
Now available from Positive Contact Sensors is the new PCS-100 tool, object and free space monitoring system that can be used on a wide variety of machine tools and automatic processing machines. ...Walter's NMT Turning Geometry Now Tackles Steels
Originally designed for machining titanium, the NMT turning geometry from tooling giant Walter now features Tiger.tec s to machine forged/cold-formed steel components without producing coiled swarf....Advanced Mill-Turning Lathes and Industrial Cleaning Machines will be on the Geo Kingsbury Stand at Aero Engineering
The very best in 3- to 5-axis machining centres, advanced mill-turning lathes and industrial cleaning machines will be promoted on the Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools stand at Aero Engineering 2011. ...Heller Chooses Beakbane for Tool Magazine Fabrications
Beakbane has invested in new plant and facilities and taken on new staff after winning a contract from Heller UK to manufacture hundreds of heavy fabrications for machining centre tool magazines....hyperMILL 2011 Set For Take-Off at Aero Engineering 2011
At the Aerospace Engineering 2011 exhibition at the Birmingham NEC from the 9th to 10th of November, OPEN MIND Technologies UK will be demonstrating its exciting new hyperMILL 2011 CAM software on Sta...Tornos Turning Centres Take the Market by Storm
Our rapid growth rate in turning centre market share is credit to new machine lines like the Gamma and Delta that provide customers with excellent value for money. Additionally, our machines boast fea...RK International To Demonstrate Mould Machining at 'HAVE-A-GO’ Worldskills London 2011
RK International To Demonstrate Mould Machining at 'HAVE-A-GO’ Worldskills London 2011...EMO 2011 Highlights Lehmann Rotary Tables – Avon CNC UK agents welcome you to our stand
EMO 2011 Highlights Lehmann Rotary Tables – Avon CNC UK agents welcome you to our stand...KMT to Promote Ultra-High Pressure Waterjet Cutting at EMO
KMT will demonstrate its new STREAMLINE PRO 6,200 bar (90,000 psi) water jet technology on its stand at EMO, emphasising the significant increase in piercing and cutting efficiency compared with using...Hanita Cutters for Rough Machining of High Tensile Strength Steels
For the rough CNC machining of high tensile strength steels, titanium and similarly difficult to machine materials, the new Hanita 4940 Series of milling cutters is now available from ITC. ...PZH-SF Large Stroke Gripper from SCHUNK
With its swivelling fingers, the new PZH-SF Large Stroke Gripper from SCHUNK covers an enormous spectrum of components and diameters. Instead of changing the top jaws or the complete gripper again and...OPEN MIND Continues Growth With New Spanish Subsidiary
OPEN MIND Technologies AG is continuing its path to growth by opening a subsidiary in Spain. This new office will improve support services for customers on the Iberian Peninsula provided by OPEN MIND ...New L20X and ABX 64SYY from Citizen Miyano Launched at EMO
In addition to the latest M32-Vlll will be the new Citizen L20X and from Miyano, its range topping ABX 64SYY and popular mid-range BNA 42DHY. Also, a further six models of Citizen and Miyano machines ...Victor CNC is Celebrating the Success of 'The Big One'
The Big One’, held at the company’s European HQ in Rochdale from 16th – 18th August, proved to be the perfect vehicle for the introduction of the company’s new generation of CNC Lathes and highly-prod...CNC Turning, CNC Milling and Mouldmaking at WorldSkills London 2011 benefit from Blaser Swisslube
Participants in the CNC turning, CNC milling and mouldmaking sections of WorldSkills London 2011 will now have the benefit of Blaser Swisslube metalcutting fluids thanks to the support of Jemtech (UK)...Avon CNC Now Offer CNC Programmer Training and Applications Support
Warwick base Avon CNC continue to expand the services they can offer. As well as specialising in offering 24 hour service support on CNC machines, Bespoke Service Contracts to blue chip end users and ...Biglia Smart Turn ‘S’ Multi-axis Turn-Mill Centre
The latest Biglia Smart Turn ‘S’ multi-axis turn-mill centre offers a ‘best of both worlds’ integrated machining solution combining turning and milling to create a perfect lathe / machining centre com...ShopHardinge expands after successful launch
ShopHardinge Online has added since the launch tool and workshop storage cabinets and trolleys from Bott, coolants from Q8, a choice of barfeeds from Hydrafeed, Iemca, LNS and Samsys and rotary tables...Mollart Wins HSBC Business Award
Within days of winning the HSBC Business Thinking Award – South Eastern Region which puts Mollart Engineering forward for a place in the bank’s national finals, Mollart Engineering secured further maj...Kitagawa TG530 NC Rotary Table with Big Through Hole
A servo motor-driven NC rotary table with a very large through-hole has been introduced by Kitagawa to facilitate accurate milling and drilling of tube- and shaft-type components on machining centres ...New Star SW 20 Sliding Head Lathe Launched at EMO
Star's new SW-20 sliding head lathe with 11 CNC axes will make its European debut at EMO 2011. The Fanuc 31i Model B5 control allows high speed and top accuracy for up to 5-axis simultaneous machining...New EcoCBase for Degreasing and Deswarfing of Industrial Components
For batch washing, degreasing and deswarfing of industrial components, a new, entry-level, aqueous cleaning machine that is both cost-saving and energy-efficient has been introduced by German cleaning...P.L Lehmann will be exhibiting a new range of Rotary Tables at the forthcoming EMO show
P.L Lehmann will be exhibiting a new range of Rotary Tables at the forthcoming EMO show, Other opportunities to see Lehmann products will be at Engineering technology open day on 15th September where ...New Deep Hole Drills from Floyd Automatic
The innovative CrazyDrill Cool introduces new cutting geometries to perfectly meet the challenging conditions of deep hole drilling. The new small drill, from the proven CrazyDrill product range with ...Leicestershire MP visits local Queen's Award winner
The Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire, Andrew Bridgen, paid a recent visit to Zeeko, Coalville, a manufacturer of very high precision polishing and measuring machines. The company was...Automated Welding Improves Safety and Productivity in Nuclear Industry
Following the introduction of its new DLS range of 3D digital laser scanners, Oxfordshire-based Meta Vision Systems has put together a VistaWeld package designed specifically to automate welding jobs ...InoZet pendulum jaws system takes the stress out of machining gear base bodies
InoZet pendulum jaws are now marketed in the UK by Thame Workholding, consisting of three pendulum segments that can be mounted to any conventional three-jaw chuck, whether with tongue & groove or fin...SFM Heavy Duty Long Bed CNC Lathes - Ward Hi Tech
SFM heavy duty long bed CNC lathes will now be distributed throughout the UK and Ireland by the Sheffield based CNC specialists, in addition to a number of overseas markets....New range of Grinding Centres from Kellenberger & Co. AG at EMO 2011
Featured will be a new KEL-VERA 750 cylindrical grinder, the latest KEL-VARIA UR 175-1000 both featuring Kellenberger’s new B-axis innovation and a KEL-VITA centre equipped with a new KEL-PORTAL loade...New Precision Cylindrical Grinding Centre - EMO 2011
Leicester based Jones & Shipman Grinding Ltd will be exhibiting three machines at the forthcoming EMO exhibition including a world debut for the latest UltraGrind 2000 CNC precision cylindrical grindi...EMO Hannover: LNS Bar Feeder Innovations in the Spotlight
The Swiss LNS Group, world market leader in automating machine-tools, introduces sophisticated bar feeder innovations, reinforcing its global expansion strategy. The new Express 332 S2, the Alpha ST32...Vertical Machining Centre Evolution
Interestingly the VMC is the best selling Machine Tool around the world it’s certainly come a long way in just 25 years. 2010 sales figures suggest there were over 10k Machining Centre purchases in th...Second Hand Lathes and Machining Centres - Finding the Best for Less
It is estimated that in the UK alone there are annual sales to the value of £40m in used second hand lathes and second hand machining centres, indication indeed of a not insignificant demand for this ...Improved Productivity with Open Mind
When JW Kane Precision Engineering Ltd invested in new staff and new machine tools that included DMG and Unisign 5-axis machining centres, the tier 1 aerospace supplier wanted to optimise its investme...Modular Tap from LMT Fette
Designated XChange and available through LMT (UK) of Meriden, the trade name describes the concept behind the tool that incorporates a coated carbide threaded head with straight flutes, initially rang...ROTA NCL Lightweight Lathe Chuck from SCHUNK
The ROTA NCL lightweight lathe chuck from SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems, newly defines efficiency for turning operations. The steel version of the ROTA NCL...Soraluce FXR Floor-Type Milling-Boring Centre on Show at EMO 2011
New Soraluce FXR Floor Milling-Boring Centre on Show at EMO 2011, With vertical traverses up to 7,000 mm and a ram cross traverse of up to 1,900 mm, the Soraluce FXR floor-type milling-boring centre...Super Speed Turning Cell For Production Turning
A new Super Speed Turning Cell is now available for production CNC turning of small components. The machine named the Ocean Cincom GN-3200W cell, can also be specified with a single spindle, one or tw...Tool Management Via iPhone from Walter
The Walter Tool Scout and Tools & More smart ‘phone Apps allow users to log onto the Walter tool management database and, for example, access 2- and 3-D tool models...New Hwacheon Machine Tools at EMO 2011
Korea’s largest independent manufacturer of CNC machine tools, Hwacheon Machine Tool Company, is launching several new machines at EMO 2011 not previously seen in Europe....John Wright has been appointed Managing Director of LMT UK
John Wright has been appointed Managing Director of LMT UK with a brief to restructure the tooling business. His focus is to initially provide a stronger technical support to maximise the productivity...Workholding Supplier Recruits Sales Engineer
Hainbuch U.K. are pleased to announce the appointment of David Noakes to the position of Sales Engineer within the company. Having a strong technical background he brings a wealth of knowledge gained...Avon CNC to exhibit Lehmann EA510L Rotary Table at local show
Warwick based Avon CNC agents for Swiss Rotary Table Manufacturer P.L.Lehmann, will be exhibiting a EA510L 4th axes Rotary table fitted to a Feeler Vertical machining Centre at the forthcoming VIP Ope...OPEN MIND Introduces hyperMILL 2011 at Offshore Engineering 2011
Under the tagline ‘automated programming and time-saving machining’, OPEN MIND Technologies UK will present its new CAM software hyperMILL 2011 at Offshore Europe 2011 on Stand 1J32 in Aberdeen from 6...Automatic correction of the effects of machine tool spindle droop
Mill-boring specialist Soraluce has developed for the first time a dynamic system for the automatic correction of the effects of spindle droop when the quill of the machine is advanced to its fully ex...International showcase for Beakbane
Beakbane will showcase its portfolio of machine protection products and contract manufacturing services for machine tool builders at the EMO exhibition in Hannover from 19 to 24 September....Multi Change solid Carbide Milling System from WNT
Driven by demand from the aerospace and mould and die sectors WNT has launched its Multi Change solid carbide milling system onto the market. The system provides simple interchangeability along with h...Feeler Machining Centres and Machine Tools now supplied by the Engineering Technology Group in the UK
Feeler range includes drill-tap centres, light-, medium- and heavy-duty vertical machining centres, horizontal machining centres, five-axis vertical machining centres and long bed milling machines. Th...MTD now list everything for sale in the UK in one place
MTD is Pioneering Change Online for Machine Tools, a user you will now find 90% of machine tools for sale in the UK on our website. Yesterday alone MTD was presenting over 1500 used machine tools from...New Deep Hole Drilling Machine at EMO 2011
New Deep Hole Drilling Machine at EMO 2011, The machine, available from Mollart Engineering at Chessington, incorporates a quick-change component clamping system based on a hydraulic vee block clampin...WNT Open House 14th/15th September
WNT will unveil its new showroom and technology centre to customers at an open house event on the 14th/15th September, when it will be demonstrating some of the latest in cutting tool technology, incl...Twin-Spindle Turning Centre from DMG offering Economical Machining
Twin-spindle turning centre that allows very economical machining. The new CTX beta 1250 4A from DMG offers two Y-axis turrets and transverse movement of a combined counter-spindle and tailstock assem...Blaser Swisslube B-Cool 9665 delivers hard and soft productivity gains
B-Cool 9665 the latest semi-synthetic cutting fluid is fully adaptable to the UK’s variable water quality, while providing an ideal medium for the machining of stainless steel, steel alloys and titani...CNC Boring Machine Lanched by Hankook VTC-200E
The latest VTC-200E elevating cross rail turning and boring machine from Hankook provides a heavy-duty machining platform weighing in at 45 tonnes and able to process components weighing up to 12 tonn...New Solaruce Multi Tasking and Milling Centre to be Launched at EMO
Soraluce’s new F-MT MultiTask machine launched at EMO 2011 is able to fully integrate milling, boring, drilling, threading and turning into a single set up for components weighing up to 8 tonnes...Quality Grinding Solution from ANCA
The RX7 offers a wide range of applications based on the renowned ANCA iGrind platform are available within the ANCA ToolRoom® software suite. The user friendly iGrind interface offers a high degree o...EMO 2011 will set the standard for Mach 2012
Commencing on the 19th September we would EMO 2011 to set the standard for our own bi-annual domestic machine tool fair, Mach 2012, which next year runs from Monday 16th April through until Friday 20t...Victor CNC Innovative Machine Tools at EMO 2011
Victor Taichung will be exhibiting a wide range of its high-quality, cost effective machine tools at the EMO 2011 Exhibition. In addition to its innovative VT-V560 CNC Lathe, Victor will be demonstrat...Leader CNC Shows Kitamura Machining Centres at EMO 2011
Kitamura will be giving the European exhibition premiere to a number of new machines that include the exciting new M-3XG vertical machining centre, an HX400iSII high speed horizontal machining centre,...EMO 2011: VOLLMER sharpens its profile for metalworkers
The expanded range of grinding and eroding machines from the specialists consists of the automated ExLevel simulation software for the QXD machine tools. This will enable various PCD (polycrystalline ...CNC Machining Centre Technology from Toyoda and Mitsue Seiki
Two of the latest high performance horizontal and 5-axis machining centres from Toyoda and Mitsui Seiki fitted with Siemens control systems will be under power on the JTEKT-Toyoda stand at EMO 2011 to...New Doosan DNM 750 and the DNM 750L VMC Machining Centres
The New Doosan DNM 750 VMC and the DNM 750L VMC Machining Centres are a natural progression for Doosan and complements the DNM 400, DNM 500 and DNM 650 ranges that have been introduced over the last t...Citizen-Miyano Machine Line up at EMO 2011
Among four new machine launches from the Citizen and Miyano camps under the ‘Innovation’ banner of Citizen Machinery Miyano Co at EMO 2011 in Hannover, will be a first-ever sliding head capacity optio...High Precision Boring Centres - Hartford Launch at EMO
The European launch of a high precision 5-axis (W+B) boring centre range by Hartford at EMO 2011 can be specified with spindle powers up to 26 kW and develop torque levels up to 2,312 Nm through a fou...OPEN MIND to Launch hyperMILL 2011 at EMO
The new hyperMILL 2011 strongly supports automated programming and clever utilisation of existing manufacturing know-how by offering various functions that enable the end user to gain simple, user-fri...Tornos Shows New Innovations at EMO 2011
At this years' EMO Exhibition, Tornos will be giving a series of new machines their world première in Hall 17 on Stand B04. At Europe's showpiece event, the market leading Swiss manufacturer will be d...New Website for Combining Citizen and Miyano Machines
A totally new website combining the Citizen CNC sliding head and Miyano fixed head turn-mill centres with the Ocean Cincom high precision autoloaded turning centres has been launched by Citizen Machin...New Makino T2 a 5/6-axis Machining Centre for Cutting Titanium
The Makino T2 which has a 2,000 mm x 2,000 mm x 1,800 mm working envelope and a compact, 7 m x 9.8 m footprint, incorporates a significant technological advance in that it has three rotary CNC axes...WNT Drives Online Sales with Price Incentive
Already renowned for the value for money and productivity that its cutting tools provide, WNT has now introduced a three per cent incentive for those customers choosing to use Tooling Centre, WNT’s on...Eos and Eads Collaborate on Eco-Assessment of Direct Metal Laser-Sintering Technology
EOS, the world's leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems, in collaboration with EADS Group’s research and technology production facility, EADS Innovation Works (IW), has begun a study to under...LMT is set to launch the XChange threading tap with a quick-change head
At EMO 2011 exhibition in Hannover, the specialised threading division of LMT Fette is to launch XChange which is believed to be the world’s first ‘modular’ threading tap with a quick-change head. ...Doosan to exhibit 20 new machine tools at EMO
Two new 5-axis machines will be exhibited on the Stand. These include the new DNM 350 5AX ‘entry-level’ 5-axis machine (15kW/ 12,000rpm spindle) and the larger VC 630 5AX with its integrated workpiece...Mazak Showcase New Machine Tools at this Year’s EMO
Centre stage will be Mazak’s multi-tasking capabilities including the new INTEGREX i-series which demonstrates Mazak’s Done-in-One philosophy of machining raw material to finished component in one hit...Mazak Gets Smart with New Vertical Machining Centre
Yamazaki Mazak has launched a new variation of its highly popular Vertical Centre Smart machining centre, specifically designed for those working with larger workpieces. ...Economical Water Jet Cutting of Soft Materials
For pure water jet cutting applications, KMT has introduced a new, competitively priced pump and pressurised delivery system. It is aimed at OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) whose customers nee...The Machine Tool Industry in the UK 2011
What a contrast, 2010 to 2011 in the Machine Tool industry. Wind the clock back 18 months and every precision engineer in the country was nervous about the months ahead...Multi Axis Machine Tools Developed Thanks to Machining Centre and Turning Centre Technology
Multi axis machine tools have been developed over time thanks to Machining Centre and Turning Centre Technology. Mill/Turn technology now features in most machine shops throughout the UK and the cost ...Eight Hurco Machine Tools on Display at EMO
Eight Hurco machine tools will be on display at EMO this year. New machines on show will include the BX30U machining centre, a high-speed, 5-axis machining centre of bridge-type design with 18,000 rpm...New ITC Tooling Cutters Make Light Work of Aluminium
New ITC Tooling Cutters Make Light Work of Aluminium, Extensive research and development work has paid dividends for ITC with the launch of its new 2161 Cyber Series and 2161 Radius Series of two flut...hyperMILL in Autodesk Inventor and for SolidWorks available in a 64-bit version
OPEN MIND Technologies AG is now offering a 64-bit version of its hyperMILL CAM solution for integration into the Autodesk® Inventor® and SolidWorks® CAD platforms. ...10 Axis Turning Centre for Small Part Turning
The new 10-axis CNC turning centre is an evolution of the renowned Deco 10 sliding head turning centre, the most productive Swiss type lathe available. ...New Mill2Rush Series of Milling Cutters and Inserts
New Mill2Rush Series of Milling Cutters and Inserts. The new cutter bodies accommodate the exciting double sided s with 6 corners that reduce costs, changeovers and improve productivity. ...Mollart now represent the Ecoroll range of roller burnishing and deep rolling machines
Mollart now represent the Ecoroll range of roller burnishing and deep rolling machines. The Ecoroll range of equipment complements the roller burnishing tooling already well-proven by Bencere because ...Monstermill from WNT Cuts Costs and Improves performance
The Monstermill from WNT Cuts Costs and Improves performance on milling applications. The combination of its carbide substrate and Ti1200-based AltiN (Aluminium Titanium Nitride) coating allows SCR Mo...Victor CNC host 'The Big One' in August
In addition to on-going demonstrations of Victor’s revolutionary new generation of CNC Lathes and Machining Centres, several of the world’s leading companies involved in maximising machining efficienc...Mills announces best half-year results in 38 year history
Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland has reported that sales from January to June 2011 have exceeded £21M and that, for the first time ever, the company i...New Haas Super-Speed Rotary Table for High-Speed Machines
The new HRT160SS super-speed rotary table from Haas Automation provides indexing speeds up to 570°/second to take advantage of the increased speeds and feeds of today’s high-speed machining centres. ...Italian Machine Tool Manufacturer Sees Hardinge as the Future
Hardinge Machine Tools has announced today July 4th that a new agreement is in place from them to represent the interests of Italian Machine Tool Manufacturer Biglia, the agreement will cover all aspe...ECO Cylinder from Kitagawa reduces Power Consumption
The new ECO Cylinder from Kitagawa reduces power consumption considerably. Called ECO Cylinder, the unit is manufactured by Kitagawa, Japan, and will be launched on the company's stand, A53, in hall 5...Haas UK Sell 53 Machine Tools in June 2011
Haas UK have reported sales for the month of June at 53 machine tools, taking sales since December last year to over 300 in the UK. Haas managing director, Nick Remington, commented ''Haas are selling...Avoid Problems When Machining Titaniums
Market-leading EDM and Milling machine tool specialist – GF AgieCharmilles – provides an insight into the ‘problems’ associated with machining Titanium and how these can be avoided and overcome....Arrival of the new Doosan Lynx 220 LS and Lynx 220 LMS
The arrival of the new Doosan Lynx 220 LS and Lynx 220 LMS ranges of 2- and 3-axis sub- spindle lathes will be of interest to manufacturers looking for high-productivity, reliable, flexible and cost-c...Sandvik Grooving and Threading Cutter offers More Profiles
Sandvik Grooving and Threading Cutter offers More Profiles, Sandvik Coromant’s PVD-coated (TiAlN) micro-grained carbide grade, GC1025, is recommended to suit all ISO material groups thanks to its good...Northampton MP Meets New Apprentice at Local Subcontractor
Northampton MP Meets New Apprentice at Local Subcontractor. The Northampton company also purchased a new Mori Seiki DuraVertical 5060 machining centre to strengthen its prismatic machining capability ...Mold Machining Using the Toyoda FV1680 Mold Machining Centre
Ideal for mold machining the MCE range has axis strokes of 1,600 mm in X by 800 mm in Y and Z. Table size is 1,750 mm by 800 mm and 1,000 mm is available between table and spindle nose giving ample di...Mazak Machine Sales 40% Up on 2010
In particular, Saunders highlighted the contribution made by new mazak machines such as the Mazak Quick Turn Smart lathe and the Mazak Vertical Centre Smart machining centres. “Both Mazak machines ha...The Future REALLY is Exciting Online
MTD continually updated website, coupled with more and more engineers turning to their PC for the latest news and machine tool deals will no doubt prove to be fruitful for MTD....The Subcon Show is a Real Success
The subcon show, which was held at the NEC Birmingham from 7 to 9 June, attracted 7% more visitors on a like-for-like basis than when it was held alongside the MACH machine tool exhibition in 2010. It...Machine Tool Sales hit £2.4 Million at DMGs Recent Productivity Days
The Machine Tool Sales comprised of turning and 5-axis machining centres, including some from the manufacturer's new, entry-level, EcoLine range. A dozen machines with an average order value of £200,0...Flexible Precision Grinding Toolholder with Manual Actuation
PRISMO, the tool grinding toolholder from SCHUNK, is now available with manual actuation. The new innovation is attached as a substructure to the PRISMO, allowing stationary application on cylindrical...OPEN MIND Develops Proprietary CAD Platform
OPEN MIND is now investing in the development of a proprietary CAD platform. The CAM specialist has decided to launch its own CAD solution, specifically designed for CAM machining. The software releas...Toolmaker consortium delivers the goods
The UK toolmaking industry has traditionally been made up of numerous small businesses, in many cases successfully built up over many years by a single entrepreneur. In the not-too-distant past domest...LEHMANN CNC Rotary Tables - Easy to Install
The CNC Rotary 500 series from pL LEHMANN is a generation of gear unit-rotary table which doesn't just attract attention thanks to its great value price but also thanks to its high performance and fle...New Large 5 axis Machining Centre from Hermle
German machine tool manufacturer, Hermle, has added a new model, the C 60 U, to the upper end of its range of vertical-spindle, 5-axis machining centres. ...“Two In One” Capability Significantly Reduces Material Costs.
As one of the industry leading manufacturers of Swiss sliding head turning centres Tornos has identified material costs and the associated waste as a major issue to its customers, hence the developmen...New Doosan 5-axis Machine Launch
The new, compact DNM 350 5AX, first exhibited by Doosan at the 2011 DIMF Show in May, will be available to UK and Irish manufacturers from July 2011 onwards, and is the second Doosan 5-axis machine to...Trio Triumph Over Coast to Coast Challenge
In what seemed like a good idea at the time, a team of three keen cyclists from WNT and Plansee took on the might of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors to cycle coast to coast in ...Hardinge Emphasis on New Machine Tool Products EMO
Hardinge will show several new machine tool products at EMO this year, In addition to the machines on their own stand, Hardinge Group is also well represented around the entire event with machines in ...ShopHardinge.co.uk - 65,000 reasons to buy!
With 65,000 products in its online inventory, the www.ShopHardinge.co.uk e-commerce web site offers purchasers the opportunity to browse, and purchase a vast range of products ranging from a simple c...David Cameron Sees World-Beating Polishing Technology
David Cameron Saw Machine Tool Polishing Technology during a recent visit to OpTIC Glyndŵr in St Asaph, North Wales. The OpTIC centre, a commercial enterprise within Glyndŵr University that de...The Latest Release of VERICUT CNC Machine Simulation at EMO 2011
VERICUT 7.1 features significant enhancements to reduce the time required for manufacturing engineers to easily develop, analyze, inspect and document the CNC programming and machining process...CGTech to feature VERICUT CNC Machine Simulation at Offshore Europe 2011
CGTech to feature VERICUT CNC Machine Simulation at Offshore Europe 2011...Improved Chip Control in Heavy Grooving Operations
New Sandvik Coromant innovation offers high metal removal rates in grooves up to 15 mm ...Great Order Intake for Sliding Head Lathe Supplier in May
Star GB had a fantastic order intake during May, according to managing director Bob Hunt, who said that sliding-head lathes ordered during the month reached well into double figures for the first time...WNT’s Support helps Cyclists achieve their Goal
When approached by a team of ten cyclists from its customer Spirax Sarco for support in its aim of cycling from London to Paris to raise funds for the National Star College, WNT (UK) was quick to resp...Mollart Drills Deep Into Helicopter Rotor Project
The drilling and turning process, developed by Mollart’s application team around the S132 toughened steel shafts that are up to 36 mm dia by 500 mm long, require an initial deep hole to be produced...CGTech Releases VERICUT Collaboration Tool
CGTech Releases VERICUT Collaboration Tool, CGTech, the developer of VERICUT CNC machine simulation, verification and optimisation software, is now offering a new tool for communicating and collaborat...Success at Metalloobrabotka for Dugard Rus
The 12th Metalloobrabotka International Machine Tools Exhibition in Moscow saw the first of many successful trade show outings for Dugard Rus last week (May 23 – 27). ...WNT unveils New Products and Deals at Tooling 2011
Cutting tool specialist WNT (UK) will use Tooling 2011, at the National Exhibition Centre between 7-9 June, to unveil a number of the new tools featured in its new 2011/2012 catalogue. ...Haas ST-30 Big Bore Cutting ability, Rigidity, and Thermal stability
The new generation Haas ST-30 Turning Centre provides heavy cutting ability, extreme rigidity, and high thermal stability. Adding the 4.0″ big-bore option yields a larger bar capacity, and upgrad...New DMU 80 eVo Vertical Machining Centre Offers Easy Access
The new DMU 80 eVo vertical machining centre from DMG has an overhead gantry supporting the spindle head, resulting in exceptional accessibility to the working area, including from the side, even when...ATA Launches New Anti-Vibration Straight Grinder
Available in two models, the Anti-Vibration Straight Grinder SMD25LR and the SMD18LR are rated with a speed of 25,000rpm and 18,000rpm respectively. The all new design of the SMD’s throttle not only c...Improved Ultrasonic Cleaning System from Turbex
Four years of continuous development has resulted in the launch by Turbex of a more compact and capable aqueous cleaning system, the ultrasonic Versa Mk III. ...Hard Steel Materials CNC Machining is a Ball for ITC
Milling extremely hard materials up to 65 Rockwell can now be a simplistic and problem free process with the introduction of the new 2152 and 2162 Cyber Series of two flute ball nosed cutters from Ind...Citizen L20X Maximises Influence of Streamline Technology
The Citizen L20X is the first model in Citizen’s ‘Innovation’ series of the new L-Series CNC sliding head turn-mill centre that maximises the advantage gained from the company’s development of its ‘S...TaeguTec Chases Productivity Gains with New Milling Cutter
For cast iron and steel machining, TaeguTec has now launched its new Chase2Hepta series of face milling cutters and s. The new combination offers the end user a milling cutter with a 45 degree entry a...Industry discovers potential of robotics at SCHUNK Expert Days
At the recent Expert Days on Service Robotics hosted by SCHUNK, 116 experts from 22 countries met to discuss service robotics applications that primarily focus on the issue of historical technology ap...Open Mind Pushes Dormer Tools to the MAXX
The Productivity Centre at Dormer Tools has now installed the new hyperMAXX CAM roughing module from Open Mind to enhance the productivity benefits that the cutting tool manufacturer provides to its e...New LNS Turbo MH250 Chip Conveyor
The Swiss LNS Group, world market leader in automating machine-tools, introduces the innovative chip conveyor Turbo MH250 and the high pressure coolant system PowerStream VP. ...Sandvik Coromant ready for take-off at Paris Air Show
Sandvik Coromant will exhibit from a 60 sq m stand at the Paris Air Show 2011, which takes place on 20-26 June at Le Bourget Airport, Paris. ...Dugard Sister Company Machine Tool International Celebrates 20 Years
Machine Tools International Sp z o.o. (MTI), our sister company in Poland, celebrated it’s 20th Anniversary last week and combined the AGM with a party for all the staff as well as the shareholders fr...GEO Kingsbury Wins New Machining Centre Agency
Portal machining centre manufacturer, F Zimmermann GmbH, Denkendorf, which specialises in building 5-axis and 6-axis machines for producing large composite and aluminium components, has appointed Geo ...Hardinge Machine Tools has announced the appointment of Eric Tollett
Hardinge Machine Tools has announced the appointment of Eric Tollett as the organisation’s South East Regional Sales Manager. Eric (30) has considerable experience of CNC machine tools joining Harding...Open House at Mazak for local schools
Yamazaki Mazak, the Worcester-based manufacturers of machine tools for industry, recently threw open its doors to students from 10 local schools for the Mazak Enterprise Challenge....Doosan Flexes its Muscles at DIMF 2011
65 machine tools models exhibited, including 39 completely new machines were unveiled at the recently-held Doosan International Machine Tool Fair in Korea ...Huron MX12 TM Multi Axis Milling and Turning Centre
For the latest in milling, turning and multi axis machining technology the Huron MX12 TM Multi Axis Milling and Turning Centre ticks all the boxes. This machine is the latest offering from Huron....Turn and Mill Complex Parts on the New Haas ST 30
The new haas ST 30 gives the ability to turn and mill complex parts and perform multiple operations on one machine increases throughput, reduces handling, and improves accuracy....New VIPER Grinding Machine to be Launched
The Japanese machine tool builder, Makino, together with specialist VIPER grinding solution provider, Makino NCMT Grinding Division, will join forces on the same stand at the 2011 Paris Air Show to pr...HAAS UK wins Rotary Distributor of the year
Haas UK has won its 40th award at the recently held global dealer meeting at Haas Automation Inc. in California. As one of over 100 different International outlets, Haas UK is not only the oldest and ...WNT Boring Systems Deliver Guaranteed Levels of Accuracy
The range of units can cover bore diameters between 3.0 and 88.1 mm and the quality of manufacture enables them to be operated at speeds up to 16 000 revs/min. Further versatility is provided by the a...Jemtech Enhances Customer Support in Scotland
Craig will be concentrating 100 per cent of his efforts on developing Jemtech’s market share, particularly for the Blaser range of metalworking fluids...Store Difficult and Awkward Items Using the New Cantilever System
The new range of light duty cantilever racking from storage specialists STAKRAK LTD provides a cost-effective storage system for long and awkward items....Largest importer of Deep Hole Drilling Machines to the Chinese Market
Mollart Engineering is now the largest importer of deep hole drilling machines to the Chinese market which was confirmed to managing director Guy Mollart during his visit to the company stand at the r...High Torque Motor Options for 30 Taper Machine Tools
Brother, which specialises in producing high-speed, 30-taper-spindle machining centres, have developed a high torque, 10,000 rpm spindle option for two of the models in its range...The New Haas VF-12 VMC Machining Centre
The new for 2011, VF-12 vertical machining centre from Haas Automation easily accommodates the large-volume machining found in the aerospace, automotive and mould and die industries....Race Car's Weight Cut by 10% Using Laser Sintered Titanium, Inconel and Alumide
Single Seat Race Car's Weight was Cut by 10% Using Laser Sintered Titanium, Inconel and Alumide....Tornos Targets New Market With Delta Range
Tornos UK has seen an increase in sales to new customers since the launch of its Delta range of CNC turning centres. The series comprises nine rigid and robust models from 12 to 20mm diameter capacity...Good Enough for Jig Boring Mitsui Seiki's Large Capacity Vertex 5-Axis Machining Centre
The launch of the Mitsui Seiki Vertex 750-5X vertical machining centre by 2D CNC Machinery of Rushden, Northants capitalises on the machine’s inherent accuracy derived from strict design and build sta...TaeguTec Turns Out Intricate Solutions
As part of its aggressive R&D strategy to introduce new products to market, TaeguTec has now launched its new Top-Mini to improve clamping forces when conducting turning operations on small workpieces...Sliding Head Lathe Supplier Reports April Offer as a Real Success
Star customers clearly have an eye for a bargain! The offer of a laptop preloaded with Star's Cimco program editor software, plus a tooling credit worth £2,500, was enough to entice a number of new an...Pumps & Equipment Engineer lifts Carling Cup
Birmingham City's 2:1 win over Arsenal to lift the Carling Cup at Wembley in February certainly made 13-year-old Robert Turner's day – nine weeks later. The Pumps & Equipment Engineer's son lifted the...Large CNC Lathes From DMG
The new CTX delta 4000 TC and 6000 TC turn-mill centres from DMG are designed for machining components weighing up to seven tonnes, both simple and complex, of 1,070 mm maximum diameter and up to 4,15...Reworked TANDEM Clamping Blocks for Precise Clamping
SCHUNK has now completely reworked its series of TANDEM clamping blocks to make them part of a unique standardised modular system for highly-efficient workpiece clamping...Persistence Brings Progress for Haas sponsored Tunstall
The Second round of the 2011 British Superbike Championship saw Tom Tunstall start to make inroads with his new BMW gaining confidence and points with the new machine....Value for money at the core of Jemtech’s significant sales growth
After just six months of its current financial year Jemtech is reporting a significant increase in demand for its range of Blaser metalworking fluids, WaterHog fluid evaporation system, and Cleanmist ...FICEP UK Ltd in Wakefield appointed Support Centre for Scandinavia in addition to its UK operations
In August 2010 FICEP UK moved from premises in Leeds to a new Headquarters and Technology Centre in Wakefield's Europort as a showcase for the world's leading CNC steel processing machinery....UK Trade & Investment have announced the full programme of 2011 - 2012
UK Trade & Investment have announced the full programme of 2011 - 2012 events for the highly successful Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) enabling UK manufacturers to participate at Overseas Trade Show...Turbulent Time for Haas sponsored Tunstall
Last weekend’s opening British Superbike Championship round proved to be a tumultuous affair for Haas/Doodson Motorsport Rider Tom Tunstall, with injury and mechanical issues hampering the launch of h...Tool Breakages – A Thing of The Past With Blum
Broken cutting tools and the resultant damage or scrapping of components can now be a thing of the past with the exciting new TMAC tool monitoring solution from Blum Novotest. ...ITC Extends Long Reach Cutter Series
For the machining of deep cavities and difficult to reach surfaces, Industrial Tooling Corp (ITC) has now launched its 2121 Cyber Series of extra long shank cutting tools....Fast Bandsaws For Cutting Nickel
The KASTOtec AC5 automatic bandsaw is designed and built specifically to extract maximum benefit from TCT blades. The machine has a steel / mineral cast composite construction that is six to eight tim...New Developments from Lehmann for a Complete Rotary Table Solution
Versatile and popular 500 Series of Lehmann Rotary tables from Avon CNC. These new systems complement the existing complete flexibility of the Rotofix system of Modular build, which enables you to cre...Free CNC Programmer Information Seminars
The CNC Training Academy, part of Mills CNC, and CEME have organised a series of Free CNC Programmer Information Seminars and follow-on discounted Turning and Milling training courses aimed at manufac...Zeeko succeeds with its integrated polishing and measuring machine
Based in Coalville, Leicestershire, Zeeko is a world leader in designing and building machines for the polishing of high-precision, freeform surfaces. These are surfaces with complex axes of symmetry,...ITS event provides blueprint for future success!
On show our new Mikron High-Speed 3- and 5-axis Linear Motor machining centres, and our advanced, high-performance EDM wire and spark erosion machines...RK International Machine Tools Ltd has been appointed as an Official Supplier to WorldSkills London 2011
RK International Machine Tools Ltd has been appointed as an Official Supplier to the world’s largest international skills competition, WorldSkills London 2011...Mazak to showcase new Integrex i-series at June Open House
Yamazaki Mazak has confirmed the details for its latest June Open House which will showcase the new INTEGREX i-series of multi-tasking machine tools. ...Machining Centre Will Help Research Into CO2 Cooling
The 5-axis machining centre, a DMU65 monoBLOCK, will be the first in the UK from this German manufacturer to be fitted with carbon dioxide (CO2) cooling....Jemtech looks to the future
Jemtech (UK) has announced the promotion of Stewart Coull to the position of Commercial Director with immediate effect. This appointment further strengthens the position of the metalworking fluids spe...RK International Move into CNC Milling Big Time
RK International of Erith in Kent is expanding its portfolio of machine tool agencies to include large capacity (with bed lengths of up to 50 m) 3- to 5-axis portal construction high speed form millin...Vollmer Launches New Innovations
Vollmer has now launched two new grinding machines for circular saw blade machining as well as an automated polishing process for PCD tooling. The machines will receive their world premiere at Ligna 2...Remodelled Citizen and Miyano Preowned Showroom Facility
Citizen Machinery has completely remodelled its pre-owned showroom and demonstration centre adjacent to the UK headquarters in Park Avenue, Bushey, near Watford. The complete refurbishment that left o...LMT’S BCU Turning Insert Demonstrates Avanced Chip Breaking Capability
The failure of materials to chip when being turned and faced has long been a problem that has now been addressed by LMT Boehlerit with the development of a totally new range of s....Business Insolvancy Numbers less in Manufacturing
Business insolvancy numbers in general in the UK are on the increase, however manufacturers are bucking the trend by experiencing repeated quarterly growth. During the first quarter of 2011 reported c...OPEN MIND: 5-axis Milling Machining
5-axis milling with simultaneous movement of all axes was previously only used for special applications, such as the production of aerospace turbines. Only recently 5-axis technology has become common...Business Confidence Boosts WNT sales to Record Levels
Growing business confidence within the precision engineering subcontract sector helped Sheffield-based cutting tool specialist WNT (UK) achieve record sales in March and brought the curtain down on th...ITC Exhibits at Tooling 2011
The return of the Tooling Show to the Birmingham NEC from June 7th to 9th will give Industrial Tooling Corp (ITC) the ideal platform to introduce a number of new product developments to the marketplac...Toyoda Mitsui FV range of VMC's is High Specification and Highly Affordable
The Toyoda Mitsui FV range of eight vertical machining centres, now represented in the UK by 2D CNC Machinery of Rushden, Northants, bring a high quality of machine build standards, based on the rigid...Walter Helitronic Tool Studio Even More Powerful
The series of enhancements made to the latest Version 1.9 of the Helitronic Tool Studio grinding software system now available from WALTER Machines UK of Honiley near Kenilworth not only offers additi...Mazak launches its all-new next generation Integrex
Yamazaki Mazak has launched the seventh generation of its phenomenally successful INTEGREX range of multi-tasking machines, the i-series....£ 20 million Pledged by the Government to Boost Private Sector
£ 20 million has been Pledged by the Government to Boost the Private Sector, the monies will go to support management training in small to medium size businesses....New Cutting Tool for Profile-Milling Small Steel Parts
Cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant is introducing a new range of small CoroMill Plura ball-nose end mills for profiling components made from medium hard to hard steels. ...New ST-20SSY Compact Y-Axis Super Speed Lathes from Haas Automation
The Super Speed ST-20SSY has a maximum cutting capacity of 254 x 520 mm, and is equipped with a 24-station hybrid BOT/VDI turret. The A2-6 spindle turns to 5000 rpm, and features an 8.3" hydraulic chu...Mills CNC’s order in-take hits £11M in first quarter
Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, has announced its ‘First Quarter’ results for the year to date....TaeguTec Generates Positive Results from New Turning Grade
Designed for turning operations under a variety of cutting conditions, TaeguTec has now launched its new PC Positive Chipbreaker. As part of the renowned TaeguTec T-Turn range, the new designation ha...Tornos Turns Competition On Its Head With New Gamma
Since its recent launch, the Gamma 20 Series of CNC sliding head turning centres from Tornos has proven a resounding success in the marketplace. Specified for the machining of bar stock up to 20mm dia...Bencere Rolls Up a Burnished Solution To Replace Grinding
The Bencere tooling division of Mollart Engineering has transformed the process of producing impeller motor shafts for a customer. Through its application development of the burnishing process with th...New ITC Cutters for Machining Aluminium
For the machining of aluminium and non ferrous materials, ITC has now launched its new 3081 Cyber Series of end mills. Developed in conjunction with leading motorsport teams and aerospace manufacturer...Toyoda Select G Universal Grinder Accomodates Straight and Angle Approach Grinding
The Toyoda Select G-100 II is designed to satisfy users in the small to medium batchwork business requiring a competitively priced universal precision machine for parts up to 300 mm diameter by 1,000 ...LMT Belin Gives Clear-Cut Solution To Visual Panel Milling
A new range of endmill cutters from LMT’s Belin division and available through LMT UK of Meriden, has been developed specifically to combine normal rough and finish cycles on heat-sensitive polymethac...Schunk CEO receives Engelberger Award for Leadership in Robotics
SCHUNK Expert Days is the leading symposium for applied service robotics and has ties with over 100 universities, research institutions and highly specialized industrial companies...Learn from the best at Subcon
The seminars are free to attend and run alongside the Subcon 2011 exhibition at the NEC from 7 to 9 June. Subcon is the UK’s showcase for subcontract manufacturing services, covering the complete spec...Bridgeport 5 axis milling capability reduces costs while improving cutting performance
The XR 600 5AX machine offers a particularly popular entry into 5-axis machining. The 600 designation refers to the maximum work piece diameter that can be accommodated on the worktable (600mm) with a...Machining Solutions Provides a Platform to Sell
Having seen a high increase of traffic to its web site and a significant increase in demand for quality used machinery and tooling, Machining Solutions have added a new feature to the site where selle...New VMX60U 5 axis Machining Centre from Hurco
A new machining centre for 5-axis / 5-sided metalcutting, designated VMX60U, has been launched by Hurco Europe. The company says that the machine is easy to use and provides a generous 1,524 x 660 x 5...GF AgieCharmilles introduces a New range of High-Performance Wire EDM Machine Tools
Leading EDM, Milling and Laser Ablation machine tool specialist – GF AgieCharmilles - has launched its new, next generation range of high-performance wire EDM machine tools into the market. There are ...Schunk Exhibits at Midlands Design & Manufacturing
At the Midlands Design & Manufacturing show from April 6-7th 2011 at the Birmingham NEC, the workholding, toolholding and automation specialists, Schunk will be highlighting a number of exciting innov...Cutting Fluid Productivity is a Question of Attitude from Supplier and Customer
With manufacturing confidence almost fully restored and reports of some sub-contractors having to turn work away, now is the time to take a closer look at potential productivity gains. Typical targets...WNT Fine Tunes Zero Point Clamping with New MNG System
The new MNG zero point clamping system from WNT (UK) offers clamping accuracies of less than 0.01mm and an activation system that ensures a cost-effective workholding across the entire range....New DMG 5-axis Vertical Machining Centre
A new 5-axis vertical machining centre has been introduced by DMG, called DMU 85 monoBLOCK, The economically priced machine has flexible expansion options. For 3-axis machining, a fixed table accommod...Lang Tri-Top 3-face Tombstone Fixture is Latest addition to Thames Workholding Portfolio
By opting for three rather than four faces on its new tombstone fixture Lang Technik has achieved a marginal interference circle with a diameter of just 256 mm, even with three fully-extended Makro-Gr...Miyano BNA-42 DHY Turning Centre Delivers Compact Precision Machining
A totally new configuration has been applied to the latest six-axis Miyano BNA-42 DHY compact, fixed-head turning centre that combines a main 42 mm bar capacity with a secondary spindle, an eight-stat...Precise Control With Ultra-Compact Atomising Nozzles
The new atomising nozzles from miniature component specialists LEE PRODUCTS are designed to generate a 50° cone spray pattern and offer precise, controlled atomisation in the most compact package. ...Mitsui Seiki Power and Accuracy Capability Secure Multi - Million 5-Axis Machining Centre Order
Mitsui Seiki has taken a multi-million single machine order from a UK aerospace company through its Rushden, Northants based distributor 2D CNC Machinery for what is believed to be the largest and mos...New Doosan Large-Capacity Vertical Turning Lathes are introduced by Mills CNC
Doosan machine tools has launched two, new, large capacity Ram-type Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL’s) into the market. The machines, the VTS 1620 and VTS 1620M, are the biggest vertical turning lathes a...Sandvik Coromant unveil New Catalogue Concept
Cutting tool and tooling systems specialist, Sandvik Coromant, has developed a new approach to the way it presents its product and application solutions within its printed and electronic catalogues. ...Engineers Held Back by Banks and Skills Shortages
Business confidence among engineering SMEs is increasing, but access to finance, lack of trust in the banks and skills shortages are the main barrier to growth....The Tooling Show 2011 at the NEC 7 – 9 June 2011
The Tooling Show event covers all types of cutting tools for milling, drilling and turning steels, stainless steels, aerospace alloys, aluminium and titanium, as well as composites and other novel mat...Blum Novotest Wins Prestigious Aerospace Award
BAE Systems has awarded a team at its Samlesbury plant that includes BAE Systems and Blum Novotest employees the award after the German measuring and testing technology specialist reduced cycle times ...Press Refurbishments Surge Ahead
As the country emerges from recession, some manufacturers continue to be reluctant to invest in new machine tools. However, business in repair and refurbishment of pre-owned presses and ancillaries is...Tornos UK is delighted to announce the appointment of John Stretton
Tornos has developed a diverse range of new turning centres and machining centres, now boasting the widest range of turning centres in the world...‘A’ Turn for the Better from Victor CNC
Renowned globally for the reliability of their comprehensive range of robust lathes, Victor Taichung have upgraded the structural rigidity of the new Vturn A-series - A16 / A20 / A26 lathes...New Nike MC309 Multi Axis for High Speed CNC Machining
The MC309 tackles all of these problems head on, with prices currently starting at below £50.000.00, for the entry model with 180˚ rotating table to work 3 sides and intermediate angles,...Mollart Engineering Drills Into Chinesse Market
Mollart Engineering is planning to capitalise on its success in the Chinese market by exhibiting the latest version of its Drill Sprint deep hole drilling machine at the CIMT 2011 exhibition in Beijin...Welcome News in the UK for Manufacturers
Manufacturing output has experienced the biggest annual rise in growth in 16 years. This is a welcome message delivered today by the office of national statistics. ...New Vices are Ideal for 5 Axis Machining
New Vices are Ideal for 5 Axis Machining from 1st MTA workholding accessories. The range of workholding products offered by 1st Machine Tool Accessories, Salisbury, has been significantly expanded fol...Tool Clamping To 0.000mm In No Time
Micron precision is always required for micro machining applications with the inclusion of drilling, reaming and line boring. To deliver such accuracy, Schunk now offers a hydraulic expansion toolhold...British-manufactured laser seam tracking sensors from Meta Vision Systems
British-manufactured laser seam tracking sensors from Meta Vision Systems are increasing the efficiency of automated welding cells producing exhaust treatment products for heavy vehicles at the Nyköpi...New Chip Breaking Inserts for Turning Machining
New Chip Breaking Inserts for Turning Machining, TaeguTec has now launched a new series of chip breaking s for the CNC turning of stainless steel and exotic materials. ...Inserts and Toolholders for Intricate and Highly Accurate CNC Machining
This makes the 35 degree ISO-Line from Applitec a truly universal cutting tool for all intricate turning operations. Expanding upon its universal attributes, this new ISO-Line enables customers ...Production Machine Tool Supplier Tornos Establishes Research Center
Production Machine Tool Supplier Tornos Establishes a new Research Center, the Tornos Technology Centre will focus on the long-term consolidation of innovation, academic expertise and commercial inte...40 Taper Machining Centres Perform Like 50 Taper Machine Tools
Large working envelopes and raised productivity, accuracy and reliability are claimed for two new horizontal machining centres (HMC) from Makino, the 40 Taper Machining Centres Perform Like 50 Taper ...New B Axis Lathe has Lower Live Turret For Mill Turn Machining
A new DMG B Axis Lathe has a Lower Live Turret For Mill Turn Machining. the German machine tool manufacturer launched a CNC lathe capable of single-hit production of complex, multi-sided components....TOPlus High Grip Collet Style Chuck
Machining cast or Hardened parts is not easy. Dust, swarf and dirt impair the function of any clamping device. At least, that’s the way it is used to be. With TOPlus HAINBUCH is writing a new chapter ...It was the Best Choice....Marketing with Results
Over the next twelve months MTD will work closely with Hainbuch and look forward to delivering qualified traffic and enquiries to the tooling supplier....Centro-P Precision Collet System Turns Niche into Mainstream
WNT’s Centro-P precision collet system provides a high performance toolholding solution for the majority of applications including milling, drilling, and precision reaming...First use of Laser-Sintered PEEK for Craniofacial Implants
The first PEEK craniofacial test implants to be produced by the laser-sintering additive manufacturing process were presented by EOS at the co-located Pacific Design & Manufacturing ...Lean Manufacturing Storage Solutions
The Kanban system is robust, yet lightweight and can be adapted and modified to fit most requirements and is an ideal solution for smaller components, such as fasteners and fixings...CGTech will feature version 7.1 of VERICUT on stand 1647 at the Midlands Design and Engineering Show
CGTech will feature version 7.1 of their VERICUT CNC Machine simulation software on Stand 1647 at the Midlands Design and Engineering Show at NEC Birmingham on April 6th and 7th 2011....Mazak is to Showcase its New INTEGREX j-300 series Multi-Tasking Machine
The INTEGREX j-300 aims to bring the benefits of multi-tasking to a wider subcontracting audience, in particular those who continue to use conventional CNC machining equipment, such as driven tool lat...For Vibration Free End Milling use the New DHC cutters from LMT
A new series of solid carbide four-fluted endmill cutters designated DHC (Different Helix Cutter) INOX has the innovative feature of being ground with different helix angles applied to consecutive flu...Hermle Open House Scheduled for April 2011
Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG will be holding its traditional in-house exhibition again this year at its headquarters in Gosheim, Germany. The gates of the highly innovative production facility w...New Website for 1st MTA
Manufacturers looking to source workholding products, machining accessories and automated handling equipment will be able to find what they are looking for more easily when browsing 1st Machine Tool A...2D CNC Appointed as Sole Distributor for Toyoda and Mitsui Seiki
The two directors of 2D CNC Machinery, David Holden and David Johnson, have been appointed as sole distributors for the Toyoda and Mitsui Seiki ranges of machine tools in the UK and Ireland. Based in ...TaeguTec Extends Chase Mill Line
The new s are available in the ANMX designation for economical, high performance cutting with extremely long tool life whilst the MR series offers strong cutting edges ...Hertford Subcontract CNC Machining Company Increases CNC Turning Capacity
Qualiturn Products, a leading manufacturer and supplier of precision turned parts, has increased the number of CNC lathes at its Hertfordshire facility from 18 to 20, following the purchase of a Star ...New Bar Feed Delivers Exceptional Sales
A New Hydrafeed Bar Feed for CNC Turning Centres Has Delivered Exceptional Sales. Capable of feeding round, square and hexagonal bar stock into CNC turning centres, the exciting new bar feed has be...Siemens and DMG Announce Tight Process Integration from CAD to Machined Component
The tie-up is the first to be implemented to such a comprehensive extent between Siemens and a machine tool manufacturer. A DMG machining centre, mill-turn lathe or other machine tool equipped with a ...New Big 5 Metre Doosan Puma CNC Lathes now available from Mills CNC
5 Metre Doosan Puma CNC Lathes are now available from Mills CNC. The Puma 700XLM and Puma 700XLY lathes, with their Meehanite cast iron construction and widely-spaced, induction-hardened and prec...Mazak wins best stand at Autosport and reports strong enquiries
Mazak showcased the INTEGREX j series multi-tasking machine tool at the show, With stand visitors enjoying live cutting demonstrations of a complex component which was completed in less than 14 minute...Honing Rings Increase Gear Finishing Productivity By Up To 30 Per cent
A new range of gear honing rings using specially fused abrasives, said to last virtually twice as long as similar consumables on the market, has been introduced by Tyrolit. Called MIRA, the products a...Sandvik Coromant Presents the Latest Innovations in Composite Machining at JEC Paris 2011
Cutting tool and tooling solutions provider Sandvik Coromant will use the JEC Paris 2011 exhibition (29-31 March), located in Pavilion 1 stand number W13, to highlight a number of new product and busi...Ingenious Helper Cleans the Machine Tool
Manually blowing swarf from the work envelope of a machine tool can now be a thing of the past with the new cleaning unit available from SCHUNK. ...Leading Machine Tool Manufacturers to Consolidate Facilities
Three of the leading brand names in world machine tools have announced they are planning to consolidate their technical, distribution and administrative facilities based in Leicester. ...Entry Level Brother Machining Centre is Compact and Fast
Compared with the TC-32BN-QT, the new machine's 50 m/min linear rapids and 420 x 320 x 305 mm machining envelope are only slightly lower. Some specifications are higher, such as the chip-to-chip time ...Engineers Feedback Drives VERICUT Development
CGTech is now shipping the next major version of VERICUT CNC machine simulation and optimisation software. VERICUT 7.1 features significant enhancements to reduce the time required for manufacturing e...Solving Swarf Problems using Floyd's new 700ZX Geometry Inserts
Applitec has now developed a new family of s combining the machinability benefits of X s with the ‘chip rolling’ capability of ISO s. This new addition to the Top-Line range of Applitec s, the 700ZX g...GF AgieCharmilles introduces 'the world's fastest tool changer' on its advanced EDM machines
GF AgieCharmilles – the EDM, Milling and Laser Ablation machine tool specialist – has recently launched a new range of ultra-quick FTC (Fast Tool Changers), which are now available as an optional fit ...TaeguTec Turns In Success With New Chipbreaker
TaeguTec is proud to announce its first product launch for 2011 – the Turn Rush Series for semi heavy turning operations....ITC Scores With a Long Ball Nosed Cutters
For the machining of complex forms and deep cavities, ITC has now developed its new 2122 Cyber Series of extra long, 2 flute ball nosed cutters. The exciting XXLS Series of 2122 milling cutters is the...Goratu Sign up to MTD for another Year
Lagun Milling and Geminis Lathe Supplier Goratu sign up to another year on MTD. Supplying the Lagun and Geminis brands Goratu are able to provide engineering solutions for companies looking for ei...Mazak Launches Mew Multi-Tasking Machine Tool for Large Work Pieces
Yamazaki Mazak has launched a new multi-tasking machine tool that has been specifically designed and built for the safe, efficient and accurate machining of large work-pieces. ...WNT's Drill and Reamer Range Gets a Whole Lot Bigger
WNT’s reputation is based on providing cost-effective metalcutting solutions, introducing innovative cutting materials while making use of the latest in manufacturing technology and volume production ...New Intelligent Measurement System from GF AgieCharmilles
New ‘ITM’ Intelligent Measurement System from GF AgieCharmilles provides more accurate tool measurement and greater process reliability....Turnkey Engineering Solutions by Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC
Turnkey Engineering Solutions by Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC prove popular in all industries including Oil/Gas, Aerospace and Defence sectors. ...New Laser Guidance System from Meta Vision Systems
Meta Vision Systems (Oxford, UK and Montreal, Canada), the world's leading supplier of optical seam tracking systems for tube and pipe mills, announces a new version of its market-leading VistaWeld sy...New Website for Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC
New Website for Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC, The site, which went live on 1st February 2011, and which can be accessed via www.millscnc.co.uk represents a significant.....Hardinge Maintain Support for Aston Martin Racers
Leicester based Hardinge Machine Tools Limited has pledged its support as main team sponsor for a further season to the FIA GT4 race team Generation AMR. ...Subcon Show Builds Business for UK Exhibitors
With subcontracting one of the most dynamic sectors in a resurgent UK manufacturing sector, this year’s Subcon exhibition looks set to be the best yet for British exhibitors. The event, which takes ...Plane Sailing with New Workholding Innovation from SCHUNK
With PLANOS, the new vacuum clamping system from SCHUNK, two-dimensional and planar undersides of workpieces can be clamped quickly, easily and reliably with a vacuum on the machine table. Normally pl...Sub Spindle Turning Centre from Hyundai Kia Meets all Turning Demands
The new SKT 200 TTSY Sub Spindle Turning Centre from Hyundai Kia Meets all Turning Demands. Travels in X, Z, ZB and Y axes are 270 mm, 920 mm, 920 mm and 120 mm, respectively, with corresponding rapi...Manufacturers Combine Technologies to Meet Growing Demand for PCD Tooling
Cutting edge geometries and final dimensions of cutting tools are typically produced on CNC tool & cutter grinders. However, tooling with PCD cutting edges, as increasingly commonly used in the proces...ITC Signs Hanita Re-Grind Agreement
Industrial Tooling Corp (ITC) is delighted to announce that it has now signed an agreement with Kennametal that sees the Tamworth based cutting tool specialist appointed as an official re-grind facili...Rainford Launches Catalogues for Precise Applications
Micro precision specialist Rainford Precision Ltd has now launched a full range of application specific cutting tool catalogues to give its customers a detailed insight into the vast array of new high...Small-Footprint Y-Axis Turning Centre from Haas Automation
The ability to turn and mill complex parts and perform multiple operations on one machine increases throughput, reduces handling, and improves accuracy. The Haas ST-10Y is a small-footprint Y-axis tur...Precision Turned Parts Manufacturer Hosts Local MP for a Day
Precision Turned Parts Manufacturer Qualiturn recently Hosted a Local MP for a Day. Business and Enterprise Minister, Mark Prisk, who is also Conservative MP for Hertford and Stortford, spent most of ...New CoroMill 170 Speeds up Machining Times on Transmission Components
Sandvik CoroMill Speeds Machining Times up with the New 170 Tool, Equipped with correctly ed cutting s, CoroMill 170 can offer wind power component manufacturers a range of highly desirable benefits...New Versatile Dual-Spindle Y-Axis Turning Centres from Haas Automation
New Versatile Dual-Spindle Y-Axis Turning Centres from Haas Automation. The Haas DS-30 Series Y-axis turning centres combine dual-spindle turning with Y axis, C axis, and live tooling to create powerf...First Class Results from CNC Training Academy
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EDM, CNC Milling and Laser Ablation Machine Tool Supplier AgieCharmilles Increases Sales. During the 12 month period machine tool sales increased significantly, and helped take the company’s turnover ...HSK-T Interface From WNT Extends Tooling Choice
A new HSK-T Interface From WNT is providing a viable alternative to existing quick-change tooling systems for users of turning centres and multi-tasking machine tools....Innovative Swiss Rotary Table Technology
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A New Twin Spindle CNC Turning Cell from Citizen Machinery has been launched. The Miyano GN-3200W has a programmable double-gripper gantry integrated loading system to form a self-contained turning...New Ficep Victory 11 Drilling Line Provides Compact Working Area
The New Ficep Victory 11 Drilling Line Provides a Compact Working Area. This is one of a range of new, high performance, small footprint drilling machines from FICEP, capable of counter sinking, tappi...New Compact Z-Nano Tool Probe Precise and Economic from Blum-Novotest
The New Compact Z-Nano Tool Probe offers Precise and Economic measuring. The new and extremely compact tool measuring system can be used on CNC machining centres to conduct automatic tool length measu...Clamping Rings Without Distortion on Turning Centres and Grinding Machines
Clamping Rings without Distortion on Turning Centres and Grinding Machines can be difficult. The MAGNOS radial pole plates are electriconically activated permanent magnets that are proven for hard and...Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC’s sales exceed £30M in 2010
Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland has announced that sales in 2010 exceeded £30.6M (up 20% on 2009) and that 307 new machines were ordered by customers...LNS Group Takes Over Italian Oil Mist Collector Specialist Fox IFS
LNS Group takes over Italian oil Mist collector specialist Fox IFS. The world market leader in bar feeding with headquarters in Orvin (Switzerland) takes over the Italian company Fox IFS. The enterpri...CNC Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC Appoint New Operations Manager
CNC Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC have appointed a New Operations Manager. The position of Operations Manager at Mills is critically important to the company’s future growth and success, and is so...Mazak Machine Tool Event Generates £ 1.25 million in Sales
The recent Mazak Machine Tool Event saw 1.25 million in Sales of Machine Tools. strong enquiries have been received for the INTEGREX e-670H, the VARIAXIS 630-5X II multi-tasking machine, the VTC-800/3...New hyperMAXX Milling Module To Be Launched at Southern Manufacturing
A New hyperMAXX Milling Module To Be Launched at Southern Manufacturing, The new hyperMAXX module introduced to the UK in Autumn 2010, delivers optimal milling paths and maximum material removal to mi...New CNC Recruitment Section Compliments the MTD Website
The all New CNC Machinist Recruitment Section Compliments the MTD Website. If you are an engineering company seeking a new employee, you can post your requirement online at no cost, equally if you are...New Range of Tacchella Elektra Universal Grinding Machines
The new range of Tacchella Elektra Universal Grinding Machines, with external grinding wheels of diameter size 508 mm, has been developed with new CNC controls and new wheel head configurations....New Band Saw Cuts Material 2.5 Metres Across
A NEW Katso Bandsaw Cuts 2.5 Metres across. Called KASTOmaxcut, the machine is available in the UK through the German manufacturer's Milton Keynes subsidiary. The saw uses bimetal or carbide-tipped ...Citizen and Miyano Offically Merge on January 1st 2011
Citizen Machinery UK and Miyano Machinery UK will officially merge into a single company Citizen Machinery UK Limited on 1 January 2011. Both product brands will be retained under managing director Ge...Machine Tool Orders Transform GEO Kingsbury Business
Incoming orders during 2010 returned sales at Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools to a level last seen in 2007, which was a record year. Machine tools sold include UK firsts for Hermle – a C 42 U 5-axis machi...Southern Manufacturing 2011 the Show for Baw Precision Engineering Ltd
Southern Manufacturing 2011is the Show for Baw Precision Engineering Ltd. BAW Precision is returning to the Farnborough event with a keen enthusiasm to promote its 5-axis machining technology. The com...Star Sliding Head Lathe Sales Resilient in the Last Quarter of 2010
Star Sliding Head Lathe Sales were resilient in the last quarter of 2010. Part of the reason for the high level of interest in Star lathes is the large number of new machines on offer, including the 3...LMT's Multiedge Face Mill Doubles Cut Life on Stainless Steel
New LMT Multiedge Face Mills double cut life on Stainless Steel. Developed by LMT’s Fette division for use with lower powered machine spindles, the MultiEdge VA FM V45 face milling cutter loaded with ...New Hyundai Kia is Ultimate in Affordable Multi Axis Turning Centre Technology
The New Hyundai-Kia SKT 180 TTSY multi-tasking twin-/sub- spindle turning centre available in the UK exclusively from Ward CNC www.wardcnc.com offers users the ultimate in mill-turn technology but at ...WNT Experience Record Sales off the Back of Customer Confidence
WNT (UK) the Sheffield-based supplier of cutting tool technology has continued what has been a positive year of business by posting record sales for November of £1.36 million....30 Minutes CNC Machining Time Saved Using In Cycle Hone Deburring
A massive 30 Minutes CNC Machining Time was Saved Using In Cycle Hone Deburring from Bencere. The introduction of the Bencere E-Z Burr series of deburring tools expanded the portfolio of Mollart’s ‘Ho...Nine Machine Tools Sold at Hurco Sell Out Open House
Nine Machine Tools were Sold at the recent Hurco Sell Out Open House. Hurco enters 2011 with a strong order book, there currently being 56 machine tools due for delivery in the New Year. Most will go ...Steady Growth in UK Manufacturing Continues
Steady Growth in UK Manufacturing Continues following the CBI's latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey which reveals that manufacturers expect production to continue rising over the next three months...Blum Lasers used on 100 Machine Tools in the interest of Safety
Blum Lasers are used on 100 Machine Tools in the interest of Safety at MTU Aero Engines. To fully meet the production engineering demands of aero engine manufacture, the machining centres at MTU rely...Two Miyano Installations for Contract Winning Customers
Within eight weeks of launch of the latest twin-spindle, twin-turret Miyano BNJ-42SY3 turn-mill centre, the first five of the initial 10 machines released from production into Europe were delivered to...Miniaturisation Leads to Demand for New Cutter Technology
Miniaturisation Leads to Demand for New Cutter Technology from WNT. The miniaturisation of the world and the desire to squeeze more and more technology into smaller and smaller packages is placing dem...Mazak Launches Smart Solution for Vertical CNC Machining
Mazak Launch a new Vertical CNC Machining Solution. The new Vertical Centre Smart 430A can deliver across a diverse range of machining applications from heavy duty cutting to high speed machining. ...New High Performance Carbide Drills for Deep Holes
New High Performance Carbide Drills for Deep Holes are available from ITC. The new 1082 Cyber Series of high performance solid carbide drills are ideal for deep hole drilling....EOS Launches New Laser Sintering Machine and Powders at EuroMold
A New EOS Laser Sintering Machine was Launched at EuroMold. Called EOSINT M 280, it is an improved version of its market leading additive manufacturing systems for metal components. ...Mazak to Showcase New Multi Axis Machine Tool at Autosport
New Mazak Multi Axis Integrex Machine Tool is to be launched at Autosport. The INTEGREX j can reduce a two-machine process down to one machine, with consequent reductions in the number of operators ...Robust CNC Machining Solutions Delivered by Schunk
Robust CNC Machining Solutions are Delivered by Schunk to subcontractor Finecut. The Lancing Sussex based business that specialises in mould tooling, 3D modelling and complex 5-axis component machini...Star GB Appoint New Sales Manager for Sliding Head Lathe Sales
Star GB Appoint a New Sales Manager for their Sliding Head Lathe Sales. Roger has acquired a wealth of experience in machines tools, having worked for some of the best-known names in the business over...New Grades Prove Superalloys are not Difficult to Machine
WNT Tooling Grades Prove Superalloys are not Difficult to Machine...KASTO's storage products go down a storm at IMHX
KASTOs storage products go down a storm at IMHX. KASTO's storage products, which are available with varying degrees of automation right up to very sophisticated, high-end systems, are designed for...Curtis Vector Twin Spindle Machine Goes Global
New Curtis Vector Twin Spindle Machine Goes Global. The VECTOR TWIN is the advanced machine in the range having 2 work spindles, mounted in an indexing drum, allowing loading and grinding operations ...A New 5 axis Machining Solution from Victor Europe
A New 5 axis Machining Solution from Victor Europe is available to engineers throughout the world. The Machining Centre offers simultaneous 5-axis machining on large parts of up to 1100mm in diameter,...Eurogrind Receives Visit from Wales First Minister to Celebrate Training Programme
Eurogrind Receives Visit from Wales First Minister to Celebrate Training Programme. During his visit, the First Minister presented 11 certificates to mark the completion of the employees NVQs in Busin...A new Versatile CNC Machining Centre from Hermle for Smaller Components
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XYZ Machine Tools recently reported that they Sold Out of milling machines, machining centres, lathes and bed mills at recent Open Day Events. The success of these events was describe by Managing Dire...Subcontractor Looks to the Future Using WNT to Deliver Efficient Machining
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Significantly improved international trading figures for the third quarter of 2010 by Hardinge Inc. are also being reflected in the UK where Leicester based Hardinge Machine Tools Ltd has reported its...Alzmetall GS1400 Integrates Both CNC Milling and CNC Turning
The new Alzmetall GS1400 Machining Centre is available from Kyal Machine Tools. With over 140,000 machine tools installed worldwide Alzmetall are leaders in machine tool technology, their scope of s...SCHUNK Expert Days Service Robotics 2011 Symposium
Research, development trends and efficiency will be the main topics on the agenda at the SCHUNK Expert Days Service Robotics 2011 Symposium. On February 23rd and 24th 2011, SCHUNK the competence leade...Cutting Tool Supplier Set to Show new Innovations at Autosport 2011
Cutting Tool Supplier ITC is set to show new products at Autosport 2011. On Stand E639 from the 13th to 16th January, ITC will demonstrate a number of PCD and carbide tooling developments that have be...New Irish Agent for Star CNC Lathes and FMB Bar Feeds
A New Irish Agent has been appointed to sell Star CNC Lathes and FMB Bar Feeds. JCNC Limited, Newbridge, Co Kildare, has been appointed to sell Star multi-axis CNC mill-turning centres and FMB bar mag...Rough CNC Machining Taken to the Max by Hypermill
Rough CNC Machining is taken to the max by Hypermill, A new module delivers optimal milling paths and maximum material removal to minimise machining times. This enables the customer to achieve shorter...WNT Milling Cutters Drive up Performance Whilst Lowering Tooling Costs
WNT Milling Cutters Drive up Performance of machining centres, turning centres and milling machines, whilst lowering tooling costs. The Master-Mill A2790 series has been developed to machine mainstrea...Machine Tool Alliance Strengthens
The Machine Tool Alliance between Mori Seiki and Gildemeister has Strengthened. The Reuters report, of Tuesday, 9 November, stated that, Gildemeister aims to carry out two capital increases in the fir...Multi Functioning Burnishing Tool From Bencere
A new Multi Functioning Burnishing Tool From Bencere is a combination multi-surface carbide roller burnishing tool able to burnish in a single cycle internal and external diameters, radii, counterbore...New Back Chamfering Tools Launched by ITC
New Back Chamfering Tools have been Launched by ITC. The new series has been developed at the company’s Tamworth manufacturing plant to conduct front and back chamfering or circular interpolation coun...The New One Combi Tool Service For Drilling Carbon Fibre
The new One Combi Tool Service For Drilling Carbon Fibre from LMT. The use of CFR materials in laminated or ‘stacked’ composite panels has been increasingly challenging to machinists as the cutting to...High Precision Micro Machining for the Medical and Dental Industries
New High Precision Machining Tooling Ideal for Dental and Medical Industries available from Schunk. Alongside the TRIBOS Mini is the TRIBOS-RM, developed specifically for high-speed rough machining....Testing Components for the Machine Tools of the Future
Leading bellows and machinery protection specialist Beakbane has invested in a £100,000 test suite. At the heart of the facility is a purpose-built CNC rig for testing protective machine tool covers. ...New Gemini Machine Tool from Ficep Cuts Cycle Time by Over 50%
New Gemini Machine Tool from Ficep has cuts cycle times from 4 days to 4 hours, at MACH 2010 it was heralded as one of the world's most technologically advanced, multi-functional and flexible systems...New Tap Holder from BIG Daishowa provides Greater Accuracy and Tool Life
A New Tap Holder from BIG Daishowa provides Greater Accuracy and Tool Life by reducing the thrust load on both the tap and the workpiece by up to 90 percent/...Stak Guard Ideal Modular Perimeter Machine Tool Guarding
Stak Guard is an Ideal solution to Modular Perimeter Machine Tool Guarding. Two different modular systems are available in a multitude of panel widths and heights ensuring the best solution for most m...New Cutting Inserts For Tough CNC Machining
New Cutting Inserts For Tough CNC Machining have been launched by Sandvik. These are aimed at providing a cost effective and high quality cutting solution to the extremely tough machining of austenit...DMG 5 Axis Machining Centre Cements Sandvik Partnership
A DMG 5 axis machining centre has been installed at Sandvik to cement the partnership. The machine tool will assist in demonstrating the latest grades and geometries of Sandvik Coromant tooling to cus...Schunk Develops FDB High Frequency Spindle Eliminating Tool Breakage When Chamfering
Schunk Develops the new FDB High Frequency Spindle Eliminating Tool Breakage when chamfering. The high-speed compressed air tool is suitable for chamfering complex geometry workpieces made from alumin...Floyd Automatic will be exhibiting at this years Metalex
Floyd Automatic will be exhibiting at this years Metalex exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand, from 24th to 27th November. Regarded as the largest ASEAN machine tool exhibition.....Sandvik's New App for Engineers
Sandvik's has added a New App for Engineers and machinists. The Sandvik Coromant Machining Calculator App is available for both the iPhone and Android Smart Phones and can be downloaded....Two Sliding Head Lathes Sold in Half an Hour
Star GB Sell two Sliding Head Lathes in Half an Hour at their recent open house at their head office in Melbourne in Derbyshire. Star were showing for the first time two fixed-head lathes, having offe...Doosan Horizontal Machining Centres - Carlisle Brake Installation
Five Doosan Horizontal Machining Centres have now been installed at Carlisle Brake in Pontypool. The latest machining centre, is another Doosan HP 5500, equipped with 50 taper 12,000rpm spindle capabi...Positive Feedback from Manufacturers in the UK
A survey conducted by the Manufacturing Technologies Association during the month of September has indicated that manufacturers are beginnning to feel positive about their future, especially the first...New D500 5 axis Vertical Machining Centre from Makino
Japanese Machine Tool Builder Makino has now launched the all new D500 5 axis Vertical Machining Centre. Designated D500, the machining centre is available in the UK through sole agent, NCMT. What set...New Vertical Turning Lathe from DS Technology
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WNT Cutting Tools now Offer Opportunities for Machining Composite materials. Thankfully, cutting tool technology has kept pace with materials technology and WNT (UK) has created and launched a range o...Seasons best for Tunstall
The British Superbike Season Finale saw Doodson Motorsport racer Tom Tunstall take his best results of the year, with a 12th and 13th place finish for the Yorkshireman......New Machine Tool Chip Conveyor from LNS
The new Machine Tool chip conveyor Turbo MH500 can handle a multiple range of applications, material and chip types. The Swiss LNS Group introduces this innovation along with a brand new high pressure...Ward CNC set to benefit from Soraluce Manufacturing Expansion
Ward CNC are set to benefit from Soraluce Manufacturing Expansion in Spain. Soraluce is capitalising on its 50-year pedigree of producing world-class milling machines in the manufacture of even larger...Mills CNC Reports Best Third Quarter in Companies History
Mills CNC delivered 75 new Doosan machine tools to customers from July to September, and took orders for 95 machine tools in the same period. These machine tools were both lathes and machining centres...Matsuura Machine Tools Launch New 5 Axis MX Machine at Open Days
Matsuura Machine Tools Launch their new 5 Axis MX Machine tool during Open Days in November. The MX-520 is extremely rigid & compact with a Ø300 single table / trunnion configuration (Ø500 optional). ...CGTech to preview version 7.1 of VERICUT CNC Machine simulation software at EuroMold in Frankfurt
CGTech to preview version 7.1 of VERICUT CNC Machine simulation software at EuroMold in Frankfurt. VERICUT 7.1 features significant enhancements to reduce the time required for manufacturing engineers...5 axis Rotary Tables from Lehmann Provide Cost Effective Solution
5 axis Rotary Tables from Lehmann Provide a really Cost Effective Solution to 5 axis machining. The Lehmann Rotary Tables can be integrated into almost any CNC machine, and with a size footprint 40% o...Versatile Entry Level Cleaning Machine from Turbex
A new Versatile Entry Level Cleaning Machine has been launched by Turbex. Ideal for manufacturers that may have limited funds or restricted floor space and perhaps currently wash their industrial comp...Four Machine Tool Orders Secured at Open House
Four Machine Tool Orders were Secured at the Citizen-Miyano open house with precision subcontractor Unicut Precision taking delivery of the latest Miyano BNJ-51SY3 twin-spindle, twin turret turn-mill ...CNC System's from NUM have been fitted to Profiling Machines by Emotec to Improve Performance
CNC System's from NUM have been fitted to Profiling Machines by Emotec to Improve machining Performance. The upgraded machine can re-profile all four wheels on a bogie within a couple of hours – a tas...If it's Super Precision Turning, It's Hardinge..
Sub-micron precision for hard turning and milling has just moved into a new era with the incorporation of a higher productivity and machining consistency capability introduced by Hardinge Machine Tool...New CrazyMill for Deburring, Chamfering and Finish Machining Operations
The New CrazyMill from Floyd Automatic is ideal for Deburring, Chamfering and Finish Machining Operations. This innovative new tooling system is available in three ranges, the Frontchamfer, Backchamfe...New Lion Mill Face Cutters for High Accuracy CNC Machining
The all new Lion Mill Face Cutters are ideal for High Accuracy CNC Machining. The remarkable success of the LionMill now sees TaeguTec expand the line with a new series of face mill cutters with 45 de...Cutting Tool Inserts for Heat Resistant Super Alloys
Cutting Tool Inserts for Heat Resistant Super Alloys are now available from Sandvik Coromant. These latest introductions to the product programme include s for semi-finish to finish machining....Multi Function Hybrid Cutting Solutions now available from LMT
Multi Function Hybrid Cutting Solutions are now available from LMT. LMT’s Kieninger division has set up a specialist tool operation for the design, development, production and service of bespoke hybri...Dahlih Machinery 50th Anniversary
Da Lih Machinery of Taiwan, kicked off their 50th Anniversary Celebrations with a weekend Open House extravaganza held in their impression headquarters building in Taichung...Small Milling Inserts Deliver a Huge Performance
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The recent ELMACT Seminar was a real Success attracting over 50 delegates. The ELMACT seminar, which consisted of a series of key note presentations from a number of technical partners involved in the...New Turn Mill Centre Provides Greater Power, Rigidity and Productivity
The all New Miyano BNJ-42SY3 Turn Mill Centre from Miyano Provides Greater Power, Rigidity and Productivity. Requiring a floor space of just 2.7 by 1.5 metres, the Miyano BNJ-42SY3 is the first machin...Clean Sweep for ACS at Spirax Sarco
In preparation of Spirax Sarco’s £25million investment to consolidate and modernise its facilities in Cheltenham, the valve and pump manufacturing business unit has undertaken a ‘Lean Manufacturing’ i...Haas-Doodson Motorsport racer Tom Tunstall storms at Silverstone
Haas-Doodson Motorsport racer Tom Tunstall charged through from the back row of the grid to make it eight point scores in a row at Silverstone, the penultimate round of the British Superbike Champions...Economise on Back End Purchases by using New Interchangable Front Ends
Economise on your back end purchases by using the new Interchangable front ends from BIG Daishowa. The new system available from NCMT allows interchangeable front ends to be screwed into back ends in ...Gear Manufacture using 5 Axis Machining Centres
Gears can now be Manufactured using 5 Axis Machining Centre technology available from German machine tool builder and Dutch software firm, HPG Nederland BV. Hermle’s sole agent in the UK, Geo Kingsbur...Commercial Lending Barriers Beginning to Ease for Some Manufacturers
Commercial Lending Barriers are Beginning to Ease for Some Manufacturers. Small firms are still reporting difficulties in sourcing funding from banks where as medium and large companies are now beginn...GKN returns to the London Stock Exchange Company Index
GKN returns to the London Stock Exchange Company Index, the industrial business today returned to the London Stock Exchange’s premier company index, the FTSE 100, after a six year absence. ...Manufacturing Second in Line to Construction to Lead Economic Growth
Manufacturing is Second in Line to Construction to Lead the Economic Growth in the UK. Manufacturing tends to decline very fast in a recession as other businesses leave it as late as possible before b...New Subsidiary for CGTech
A New Subsidiary for CGTech has been opened in Brazil. Headquartered in São Paulo, the company (CGTech-Brasil) is responsible for marketing, sales, technical support, and reseller support throughout S...Sandvik Coromant Show Their Continued Tooling Machining Solutions at AMB 2010
Sandvik Coromant are at AMB 2010 this year, showing their continued tooling machining solutions. Proper investment in new, innovative products in the current market conditions is vital as manufacturer...WMT Open House Confirm Sub Contractors Confidence is Back
The recent WMT Open House has Confirmed that sub contractor confidence is back. This event was held at the XYZ Machine Tools’ Waltham Abbey showroom....Control your Grippers with an i Pad
With the new WSG 50, Schunk is now able to offer a sensitive gripper that can be controlled via Ethernet TCP/IP in addition to Profibus DP. It also has an integrated Web server for configuration and d...The STAHLI Group, world leading manufacturer of flat honing, lapping and polishing machines
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Back Facing Tooling Solutions are nowavailable from Bencere. The Autofacer tool, which has interchangeable blades offering a range of different configurations, geometries and high performance coatings...FICEP Orient 10 and P51 CNC machines exceeded even Elite Metalcraft's expectations
FICEP Orient 10 and P51 CNC machines exceeded even Elite Metalcraft's expectations. The Orient 10 is one of a new range of high performance, small footprint CNC machines from FICEP in which a drilling...Star GB are Set To Launch 3 New Mill Turn Centres at October Open House
Sliding head lathe supplier Star GB are Set To Launch 3 New Mill Turn Centres at their October Open House. Three new multi-axis mill-turning centres will be on show for the first time in the UK, havin...New Cutting Tools from LMT provide High Performance Machining of Super Alloys
New Cutting Tools are now available from LMT and provide High Performance Machining of Super Alloys, stainless steels and alloyed and non-alloyed cast irons....Machinery and Equipment Sales up by 17.7%
Machinery and Equipment Sales are up by 17.7%. Figures also released by the Office for National Statistics today show that total manufacturing output was up 4.9 per cent in July compared with the same...Linear Motor Technology on Large Machining Centres
Linear Motor Technology is now available on Large Machining Centres. Available in the UK though DS Technology, Birmingham, the general-purpose machine is ideal for processing a wide variety of materia...New Water Jet Cutting Machine Tool Provides One Micron Accuracy to its Users
An Innovative CNC based Precision Water Jet Cutting Machine Provides 1 Micron Accuracy. The new WOMAJET/microWATERJET machine is also extremely efficient – it consumes considerably less water and abra...Cutting Tool Manufacturer Opens its Doors in Birmingham
Tungaloy, a Japanese company has been successfully producing high specification cutting tools, indexable s, and additional industrial products for over 70 years. the Tungaloy Corporation is delighted ...Moore Tool Company appoint NL Machine Tool Consulting to lead UK sales effort
The Moore Tool Company have appointed NL Machine Tool Consulting to lead their UK sales effort. NL Machine Tool Consulting has provided unique grinding and surface finishing solutions, from leading Br...EDM and Machine Tool Specialist Launches Flight Pack
EDM and Machine Tool Specialist Agie Charmilles has Launched the new Flight Pack. The Flight Pack', consist of 4 separate brochures that, along with specific email shots and telemarketing support, wil...New Milling Inserts for Machining Cast Iron
New Milling Inserts for Machining Cast Iron have been developed by TaeguTec. This next generation of milling s covers the application range of both the existing TT6030 and TT6060 TaeguTec grades whils...Hydraulic Expansion Toolholders More powerful than ever
New Hydraulic Expansion Toolholders from Schunk are More powerful than ever. With its excellent vibration damping and a very precise runout accuracy of less than 0.003mm at 2.5 X D, the precision moun...Record Breaking Year Expected for WNT
A Record Breaking Year is Expected for WNT. A combination of restocking and renewed business confidence among its customers, along with the introduction of new products, has put WNT (UK) on course for...Subcontractor Replaces Hand Finishing Processes with New Tooling Thanks to ITC
A Subcontractor has Replaced time consuming Hand Finishing Processes with New Tooling Thanks to ITC. For deeper cavities, the West Sussex business combines the ITC cutters with Schunk Tribos tool hold...Cleaning Machine Tool Sales Still Bouyant
Component finishing appears to be emerging strongly from the downturn, if recent business won by Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools is anything to go by. It has recently received a number of orders for machi...Additive Manufacturing Course Set up by UK University
A new Additive Manufacturing Course has been Set up by a UK University. The course imparts knowledge which is attractive across the whole engineering sector. Students get to know, among other subjects...Siemens Sinumerik 840D CNC Control Training now offered by CNC Training Academy
Siemens Sinumerik 840D CNC Control Training now offered by the CNC Training Academy at Mills CNC. Focusing on users with both horizontal and vertical machining centres you can also spread the cost of ...Micro Machining Seminar Held by GF AgieCharmilles
A Micro Machining Seminar is to be Held by GF AgieCharmilles at its Coventry facility on 9th September 2010 (10.00 - 2.00pm). ELMACT, which stands for 'Extended Life Micro-tooling by Advanced Coating ...Schunk Launches New AGE-F Automation Compensation Unit
Schunk Workholding Launches The all New AGE-F Automation Compensation Unit. This can balance planar off-sets between ±1.5 and ± 5mm without twisting or tilting the workpiece....EDM Hole Drilling Goes Modular
New EDM Hole Drilling Solution from Eurospark making EDM hole drilling modular. The module unit is manufactured by Joemars, for who Eurospark is the UK agent, and comprises three elements: spindle hea...UK Machine Tool Supplier Changes Name to Reflect it's Market
Rochdale based Machine Tool company Victor Europe has recently changed its name to Victor CNC (UK) Limited. Company MD Roland Willott explained. “Due to the fact that each new generation of Victor Mac...One Stop Turn Milling Technology on Show at Citizen and Miyano Open House
One Stop Turn Milling Technology will be on Show at the Citizen and Miyano Open House on the 21st and 23rd September. With a total of seven machine tools from Citizen and Miyano demonstrating the effe...New WTX 180 Drill Boosts Productivity
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Star Micronics are set to launch 3 new Sliding Head Lathes at AMB this year. Intended for the manufacture of complex components up to 42mm diameter, the 6-axis machine is driven by an 11kW main spindl...New TSK Collet Chuck more accurate than ER Collets
The New TSK Collet Chucks more accurate than ER Collets. The new TSK Collet Chuck’s have been designed specifically for precision machining...Hardinge Machine Tools £3 Million Grinding Machine Order Destined for China and India
Hardinge Machine Tools secure £3 Million Grinding Machine Orders Destined for China and India. The application development and build for both machines has been at the Hardinge Machine Tools facility i...New Range of Doosan Puma CNC Lathes is worth a closer look
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A new 5 axis Machining Centre for Tool, Mould, Medical and Aerospace Component Manufacture has been launched by Hermle....New CNC Turning Centre from Hurco
A New CNC Turning Centre is available from Hurco Europe. The TMX8MYS 8-inch capacity machine with 64 mm bar capacity is the first of the manufacturers lathes to be equipped with driven tooling, Y-axis...High Levels of Tooling Rigidity from LMT
You can expect high levels of tooling rigidity from LMT's new Kieninger GWR 5x range of solid carbide tapered shank ball nose cutters. As part of the tooling system, a new range of four geometries ha...High Precision CNC Toolroom Lathes now available from Mid Bucks Machine Tools
High Precision CNC Toolroom Lathes are now available from Mid Bucks Machine Tools. With eight models in the range, UK supplier Mid-bucks Machine Tools brands the machine tools as the Linear range ...Manufacturing Growth Should Exceed Economy Growth in 2011
Manufacturing Growth is expected to Exceed the Growth of the economy in 2011. However, overall growth for manufacturing will mask sharply diverging performance of individual sectors. ...CGTech to feature the Virtual Machining Gallery at Aero Engineering 2010
CGTech is to feature a Virtual Machining Gallery at Aero Engineering 2010. The gallery includes examples of multi-axis aerospace applications including Blade machining, large airframe components, aero...Improved Productivity When Machining Components for Wind Energy
For Improved Productivity When Machining Components related to Wind Energy use CoroDrill 880, an indexable drill that allows substantially improved productivity in holemaking and offers strong cost s...New Screw Clamp Cutters from Taegutec
To compliment TaeguTec’s popular series of wedge clamp ISO End Mill cutters, the company has now launched its LS-Mill End Mill series of screw clamp cutters with a 75 or 90 degree entering angle....More good news in Manufacturing as Employment figures rise in August
More good news has been delivered in Manufacturing as Employment figures rise in August. The Manufacturing Job Index high of 116 is a particularly encouraging. These figures are according to the Reed ...Versatile Machining Centre for Large Components
A new Versatile Machining Centre for Large Components is available as the MEGAMILL from DS Technology. Ideal for manufacturing big moulds and dies, power generation components, aerostructures and othe...New Drum Level Indicator Provides Solution to Managing Coolant levels
A New Drum Level Indicator available from Jem Tech Provides a great Solution to Managing Coolant levels. The Drum Level Indicator gives users an instant, visual, reading of the level of cutting fluid ...33 Doosan Machine Tools Sold During July 2010
Mills CNC reports that they have sold 33 Doosan Machine Tools during July 2010. 'These really are excellent results, and reflect the confidence and more positive outlook many UK manufacturers are feel...Automated manufacturing facility makes early impact on MASS agreement at BAE Systems
An automated manufacturing facility makes early impact on MASS agreement at BAE Systems. The overall system comprises four progressive separate robot loaded manufacturing cells capable of independent ...Quick Changeover Multi Function Vices available from WNT
A Quick Changeover range of Multi Function Vices is now available from WNT. With the ZSG 2 vice system, WNT is delivering workholding solutions that are quick, simple, cost-effective and that eliminat...£1.2 Milliion Machine Tool Orders in one week
£1.2 Milliion Machine Tool Orders in one week were secured by Mollart Engineering. A record number of nine gundrilling machine tool orders, eight for export and one for the UK....Super Precision CNC Turning from Hardinge Machine Tools
Super Precision CNC Turning is now available from Hardinge Machine Tools in the form of the new T-42 turning centre. The Hardinge Machine Tools SUPER-PRECISION T-42 turning centre is able to achieve r...New Six Spindle Multispindle CNC Machine Launched by Index
A New Six Spindle Multispindle CNC Machine has been Launched by Index. This new multi spindle sits between 32 mm and 52 mm capacity models in the MultiLine range, but the price is closer to that of th...It's an encouraging recovery for Manufacturing during quarter two
It's an encouraging recovery for Manufacturing during the last quarter. However, the CBI warned that the growth of manufacturing is expected to be slower in the coming quarter....High Tech Haas CNC Machines available to Colleges, Schools and Businesses
High Tech Haas CNC Machines are now available to Colleges, Schools and Businesses in the east of England at the Direct Digital Manufacturing Centre. The centre offers use of Haas CNC vertical machini...Cutting Tool Insert Life Extened Thanks to Nanolock
Cutting Tool Insert Life has been Extened Thanks to Nanolock, a highly advanced heat- and wear-resistant ceramic coating layer. The new coating, that extends the Nanolock field of application not only...Haas announce new Sponsorship Deal with Superbike Racer
Haas have announced a new Sponsorship Deal with Superbike Racer Tom Tunstall. This latest sponsorship deal reflects the company’s continued passion for motorsport. ...Swiss Machinery Exports to China Overperform European Countries
Swiss Machinery Exports to China now overperform exports to European Countries. In the first six months of 2010, China including Hong Kong overtook France and the United States to become the second bi...FICEP Orient 6 Drilling Line Improves Productivity
FICEP Orient 6 Drilling Line Improves Productivity at Martock Ltd. Their fabrication workshop is fully equipped with some of the latest fabrication equipment and CNC machinery and the design office us...New Tool Grinding Toolholder Launched by Schunk
A New Tool Grinding Toolholder has been Launched by Schunk. With its variable clamping diameter, a threefold prism guidance and inter-meshed chuck jaws, the all-purpose mounting achieves high repeat a...Reduce the Cost of Industrial Fluid Waste Disposal with Jemtec
Reduce the Cost of Industrial Fluid Waste Disposal with new Jemtec products. Jemtech’s WaterHog is an evaporation unit that works on the ‘boil off’ principle where fluid is heated up beyond 100o conve...Schunk Expands in the Far East
Schunk Expands its activities in the Far East. Within the next few years, Schunk is aiming to increase its growth potential in the People’s Republic of China and in preparation for this desired growth...Burke E. Porter Machinery acquires the automotive test rig business of Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools
Burke E. Porter Machinery has acquired the automotive test rig business of Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools in the UK. The acquisition will enable Burke Porter to expand its product range to include vehicl...New TER Shrink Collet replaces DIN 6499 Collets
A New TER Shrink Collet replaces the DIN 6499 Collets. TER can be used on tool shanks between 3 mm and 20 mm diameter and will be accepted by normal collet holders without the need for a sealing disc....A New Development from TaeguTec Maximises Chip Evacuation
A New Development from TaeguTec has Maximised Chip Evacuation when CNC machining. This new development maximises chip evacuation even when undertaking high speed and high feed cutting......New HSK A50 Tool Holder to Machine difficult to reach surfaces
A New HSK A50 Tool Holder has been developed by TaeguTec to Machine difficult to reach surfaces. The exciting new toolholding system has a run-out accuracy of 0.003mm that enables the holders to condu...New Website Launched for Microhydraulics
A New Website has been Launched by The Lee Company for Microhydraulics. The 30+ pages of the new web site includes comprehensive and easy-to-navigate information for all products within nine sub-secti...JEHC Precision Engineers secure Major Automotive Contract
JEHC Precision Engineers have recently secured a Major Automotive Contract. Based in Small Dole West Sussex, JEHC Precision Engineers Ltd commenced operations in March 2010. Richard Nutbean and Matthe...The new 2011-07 Milling System from WNT is of great interest to Machine Tool users
The new 2011-07 Milling System from WNT is of great interest to Machine Tool users in the UK. The introduction of the 2011-07 milling system is of particular interest to users of machining and turning...New Bar Feed available from Hydrafeed for Round, Square and Hexagonal Bar
A New Bar Feed is available from Hydrafeed for holding Round, Square and Hexagonal Bar. New innovations on the barfeed include a double pusher system, which drastically reduces the overall length of t...New Vertical Bandsaw Launched at Mach 2010
A New Vertical Bandsaw was suprising Launched at Mach 2010 by Kasto. Ernst Wagner, Managing Director of KASTO in the UK, said, “It was fortuitous that the machine made an appearance, as we sold one fr...Mollart Plans a Trip to IMTS to Exhibit their Machine Tools
Mollart Plans a Trip to IMTS in Chicago to Exhibit their Machine Tools and processes. According to Managing Director Guy Mollart: “IMTS has always been important to our order book as the deep hole dri...Mollart Exhibits Machine Tools and Orders Machine Tools at Mach
Mollart Engineering Exhibits Machine Tools at Mach 2010 and Orders Machine Tools at Mach 2010. According to Guy Mollart, Managing Director of Mollart Engineering, the MACH 2010 exhibition provided the...New Internal Grooving and Hook Tools for CNC Turning Operations
New Internal Grooving and Hook Tools are available for CNC Turning Operations from Floyd Automatic. Working in conjunction with customers, the innovative manufacturer has developed the series of hook ...PAL Products now available from Micron Workholding in the UK
PAL Products are now available from Micron Workholding in the UK. The manufacturers of MicroLoc were appointed by PAL during an exhibition earlier in the year. Having provided workholding solutions on...New Range of Endmill Cutters available from LMT
A new range of Endmill Cutters is available from LMT these include shell endmills, ball nose endmills, side and face milling cutters, form milling cutters, T-slot, angle, Woodruff and corner rounding ...DMG Renew their Agreement with Formula One Team Red Bull
Machine Tool Supplier DMG have Renewed their Agreement with Formula One Team Red Bull. It followed a review of the association between the two companies over the past five years and heralds an increas...Exports are the Missing Link
The Chancellor has missed the chance to create jobs and improve the balance of payments by stimulating exports, says the Engineering Industries Association (EIA), the voice of SMEs in Engineering. ...New Cutting Tool Range from ITC Takes off at Mach
New Cutting Tools from ITC Takes off at Mach. As ITC’s Managing Director, Mr Peter Graves enthuses: “The exhibition delivered high quality leads from companies that were very keen to investigate the p...XYZ Machine Tools Sign Up for More MTD Marketing
XYZ Machine Tools Sign Up for More MTD Marketing. This is a yet another example demonstrating the growth and success of MTD. Since the conception of the business in 2006 98% of it's customers annually...BAE Systems to Invest in Engineering
BAE Systems is set to Invest in Engineering, annouced today their intention is to develop four new university partnerships in the field of maritime engineering....Sliding Head Subcontractor Exhibits at Mach 2010
Qualiturn a Sliding Head Subcontractor decided to Exhibit at Mach 2010 in Hall 5. Nick Groom, Qualiturn’s managing director, commented, “We have exhibited at Subcon over the years, but in that show we...Solar Industry Looks to Schunk for Efficient Solutions
The Solar Industry now Looks to Schunk for Efficient Solutions. At the recent Automatica exhibition in Munich, Germany, Schunk introduced an effective module to increase efficiency in the solar indust...A very Successful Mach Show for Hurco generating 440 enquiries
A very Successful Mach Show was recorded by Hurco generating 440 enquiries for cnc lathes and cnc machining centres. It was partly due to the company exhibiting a wider product range, which now encomp...New Lapping Machine Available from NCMT
A New Lapping Machine is Available from NCMT. The new machine works best on hard materials, such as carbide tools. Form punches, dies, cutting punches and moulds, which until now had to be worked by h...Great results for Vollmer at Mach 2010
Great results for Vollmer at Mach 2010. The specialist manufacturer of grinding and erosion machines for tool production and maintenance demonstrated its exciting new innovations that were well receiv...Direct Engineering buy Sliding Head Lathe from Star GB at Mach 2010
Direct Engineering buy Sliding Head Lathe from Star GB at Mach 2010. Asked why he chose a Star slider in preference to other makes, Mr Suffolk pointed to discussions with a number of UK users of the l...A Positive Response from Mach visitors to new Technology on show from Mazak
A Positive Response from Mach visitors to Mazak's new Technology. Mazak put the scale of the interest in its stand down to the fact that it had several new machine tools on display including the INTEG...Mach Generates More Leads in 2010 than 2008 for Thame Workholding
Mach 2010 Generates More Leads in 2010 than it did in 2008 for Thame Workholding. New ranges and sizes of both soft and hard jaws were among the many new products on display, a display that included t...KMF Investment Pays off with award at MWP Awards Night
KMF Investment Pays off with award at MWP Awards Night. In achieving its position as the UK’s leading manufacturer and integrator of precision sheet metal components KMF (Precision Sheet Metal) Limite...WNT enjoy a consistant flow of visitors at Mach 2010
WNT enjoyed a consistant flow of visitors at Mach 2010, having committed to the largest of any of the major tooling companies at MACH 2010, WNT (UK) is extremely pleased with the response it got from ...Citizen and Miyano Machine Tools prove to be a real hit at Mach 2010
Citizen and Miyano Machine Tools prove to be a real hit at the Mach 2010 show. Altogether there were nine machine tools on the Citizen-Miyano stand, of which four were new product launches, while the...Floyd Automatic reflects on impressive results from Mach 2010
Floyd Automatic are reflecting on impressive results from Mach 2010. Floyd demonstrated its ability to supply a wide and specialised range of tooling for sliding head turning centres, and at MACH stan...New Operations Manager for Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC
A New Operations Manager has been appointed at Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC. Mr Haigh took up his new position in early June 2010 and replaces Nigel McLean who has recently retired following 3 succ...A Team Effort by all at XYZ Machine Tools makes Mach 2010 a real success
A Team Effort by all at XYZ Machine Tools makes Mach 2010 a real success. The major focus of attention was the main XYZ stand, where the new XYZ TC320 LTY turning centre was making its first appearanc...Machine Tool Software Supplier reports best ever Mach
Machine Tool Software supplier reports they had the best Mach ever. OPEN MIND used the exhibition to present its hyperMILL® 2009.2 system with CAD-integrated solutions for Autodesk® Inventor®, SolidWo...Machine Tool Workholding Specialist Schunk gets to grips with Orders at Mach 2010
Machine Tool Workholding Specialist Schunk gets to grips with Orders at Mach 2010. Schunk focused upon products that deliver fast changeover times to improve productivity for the end user, and visitor...Machine Tool Sales exceed 800K during Mach 2010 for Agie Charmilles
Machine Tool Sales exceed 800K during Mach 2010 for Agie Charmilles. The Market-leading EDM and Milling machine tool specialist has announced that the company sold 7 new machine tools during the show....Nine9 Cutting Tools from ACT prove a real hit a Mach 2010
Nine9 Cutting Tools from ACT prove to be a real hit a Mach 2010. Reflecting on the show, ACT’s Director, Mr Craig Wieland comments: “Since MACH 2008, the Nine9 Series has developed considerably and th...CNC Training Academy Pulls the crowd in at Mach 2010
The CNC Training Academy Pulls in the crowd in at Mach 2010. The Academy, making its MACH debut at this Year’s show, welcomed well over 500 visitors onto its Stand in Hall 5, and is now actively follo...New Indexer from PI Lehmann available from Avon CNC
A New Indexer from PI Lehmann is available for sale from Avon CNC. With a long and highly valued history and pedigree the new range offers 90 degree index in 0.4 seconds, swivelling cable outlet, full...New Gamma CNC Turning Centre from Tornos is Success at Mach 2010
The New Gamma CNC Turning Centre from Tornos was a real Success at the Mach 2010 show. The exciting new automatic turning centre from Tornos is available in three versions to meet the varying needs of...Haas Sell all their Machine Tools on show at Mach 2010
Haas Automation Sell all their Machine Tools on show at Mach 2010. The company featured 12 machine tools, including examples from the American manufacturer’s range of toolroom machines, turning centre...GF AgieCharmilles win Best Specialised Machining Equipment Award
GF AgieCharmilles won the Best Specialised Machining Equipment Award at the Mach 2010 MWP Awards night. The FORM 2000 is a new high-performance CNC Die-Sink machine, equipped with GF AgieCharmilles’...Mills CNC is a great attraction at Mach 2010
Mills CNC is a great attraction at Mach 2010 for precision engineers. With 11 Doosan machine tools sold from its Stand over the 5 days (order value £1.15M), Mills further confirmed its status and its ...High levels of interest at Mach 2010 for ACS Cleaning Systems
High levels of interest at Mach 2010 generate a good enquiry level for ACS Cleaning Systems. At MACH 2010, enquiries for new products came from a diverse range of businesses that work with machine too...The New Parting and Grooving tool builder Website
The New Parting and Grooving tool builder Website is now live. Recognising the need for market clarity in the cutting tool arena, and the sometimes confusing nature of ing the optimum adaptor/blade co...Blum Demonstrates New Range at Mach 2010
Blum NovoTest Demonstrates their New Range at Mach 2010. Blum presented its exciting new range of touch probes and FormControl 5-axis contour measurement software....Leading Bandsaw Manufacturer Promotes new Technical Support Package
Leading Bandsaw Manufacturer Promotes new Technical Support Package at Mach. LENOX, promoted the 13-point tune-up that it offers as part of its technical support package. The service involves its fact...CMZ sell Sub Spindle CNC Lathe from Mach 2010 exhibition stand
Machine Tool Supplier CMZ sell a Sub Spindle CNC Lathe from Mach 2010 stand at last weeks show. The 200mm chuck size machine ordered by JK Engineering, as with all the TC range, features a particularl...Machine Tool Supplier Leader CNC Wins Orders at Machine Tool Show
Machine Tool Supplier Leader CNC Wins several Orders at the Mach Machine Tool Show. Leader CNC is the UK agent for the high specification range of Kitamura CNC machining centres, which are arguably am...Open Mind get off to a flyer at Mach 2010
Open Mind Technologies gets off to a flying start at Mach 2010 by winning the award for ‘Best CAD/CAM or Control System’ . The company’s market leading hyperMILL® system is testament to the broad spec...What's on at Mach 2010 from Mazak Machine Tools
Find out What's on at Mach 2010 from Mazak Machine Tools by visiting the NEC this week. With some 50 new machine tool models being launched during 2010, Mazak visitors to stand 5348 at MACH 2010 will ...New Integrex J from Mazak provides competitive Multi axis CNC Machine
The New Integrex J Machine Tool from Mazak provides competitive Multi axis CNC Machining for Sub contract precision engineers throughout the world. INTEGREX’s versatility helps it to reduce investment...Tooling for Higher Feed rates on Tougher Materials
New End Mill Tooling is available for Higher Feed rate machining on Tougher Materials. The new tools designated 5-Flute can be utilised for slotting, profiling and semi-finishing applications and are ...Manufacturing confidence grows and so does output
Manufacturing confidence continues to grow and so does output according to a survey published by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation and BDO LLP. There is still uncertainty about the strength of futu...Machine Tool Event opened by HRH Prince Andrew
This years Mach Machine Tool Event will be opened by HRH Prince Andrew, the Duke of York. Mach 2010 comes at a time when manufacturing is starting to show signs of real growth....Sandvik Coromant launches CoroDrill 854 and CoroDrill 856 specially designed for hole making in composite materials
Sandvik Coromant has launched the CoroDrill 854 and CoroDrill 856 specially for hole making in composite materials. These have been developed to meet growing demand from the aerospace sector for reli...Mollart Engineering's Machine Tool Sales Match that of 2008
Mollart Engineering's Machine Tool Sales Match that of 2008 said managing director Guy Mollart: “We predicted 2010 would be a difficult year and had prepared to match costs against forecasted sales bu...Cutting Time Savings on the new Citizen Evolution Sliding Headstock Turn Milling Machine
Vast Cutting Time Savings can be expected on the new Citizen Evolution Sliding Headstock Turn Milling Machine. The K16E-VII is to be launched in the UK on the Citizen-Miyano stand 5450 at MACH 2010 to...High Performance Drills allow increase Speeds and Feeds when Machining
New High Performance Drills available from ITC allow you to increase your Speeds and feeds when Machining. The 1052 Series of high performance drills has a 5XD effective drill length for producing dee...The most Productive way of Producing Medical Component Work
The U.S. medical industry represents about half of the worlds market and is strong for several reasons, including the fact that the U.S. has an aging population. Today there are 35 million people aged...Miyano BNX-42SY Turn-Milling with Citizen Control Launch at Mach
A new Miyano BNX-42SY Turn-Milling Machine Tool with a Citizen Control is being Launched at Mach 2010. The machine which has two spindles and a single 12 station turret has a similar productivity capa...Ariane Rocket Nozzles Welded Using British Laser Vision System
Ariane Rocket Nozzles are Welded Using a British Laser Vision System. Supplied by Oxfordshire manufacturer, Meta Vision Systems, the laser-based tracking system is able to detect and follow a joint ev...New 10,000 inline Direct Drive Spindles on Haas Machine Tools
New 10,000 inline Direct Drive Spindles are now available on Haas Machine Tools. The new 10,000 spindle comes on the vertical machining centre range and provides the speed necessary for high-speed CNC...InoZet Vertical Lathe Clamping System now available from Thame Workholding
The InoZet Vertical Lathe Clamping System is now available from Thame Workholding. InoZet makes the conversion of an existing three-jaw chuck into a highly flexible, compensating six-jaw chuck a quick...Machine Tool Supplier Haas Recruits Further Sales Engineer
Machine Tool Supplier Haas Automation Recruits a Further Sales Engineer to assist in the companies growth within the UK market....Norton Select Iscar Tooling as it No 1 Cutting Tools Supplier
Norton have ed Iscar Tooling as their No 1 Cutting Tools Supplier. From a number of potential suppliers, Norton ed Iscar as its exclusive tooling partner to help develop a long-term strategy for produ...Two Machine Tool Brands Strengthened - Miyano and Citizen
Two Machine Tool Brands are Strengthened by each other, Miyano and Citizen have entered into a share exchange agreement that will make Miyano a wholly-owned subsidiary of Citizen Holdings....Realising the benefits of orbital cold forming
The manufacture of many large or complex parts has traditionally been achieved using processes such as machining and forging. Although these have their advantages they can be expensive...Big Bore CNC Turning Centre from Haas saves space
A new Big Bore CNC Turning Centre from Haas helps saves space and provides more bar capacity without moving up to a larger-footprint CNC lathe. The new ST-30 Big Bore turning centre features an A2-8 s...Haas Expands Capacity of 50 Taper EC-1600 Horizontal Machining Centre
Haas Automation Expands the Capacity of their 50 Taper EC-1600 Horizontal Machining Centre. The latest generation Haas EC-1600 HMC features a generous 64" x 50" x 32" work cube – 10 more inches...More efficient Carbide Drills now available from WNT
New More efficient Carbide Drills are now available from WNT, the tooling supplier. The arrival of WTX Speed solid carbide drills from WNT (UK) is promising dramatic reductions in cost/hole over exist...CNC Machining Company Unicut Demonstrate Their Businesses Flexible Turning Centre Capacity at Mach 2010
CNC Machining Company Unicut Demonstrate their Flexible Turning Centre Capacity at Mach 2010. Based within the BTMA Pavilion in Hall 5, Unicut will be demonstrating its ‘one-hit’ single cycle CNC mach...CNC Machining advances when Manufacturing Aircraft Structural Components and Engine Parts
Recent CNC Machining advances when Manufacturing Aircraft Structural Components and Engine Parts have been developed by Makino....New improved Tooling for Sliding Head Lathes
New improved Tooling for Sliding Head Lathes is available from Sandvik Coromant. With the QS (Quick Start) system, tools can be slid in and out quickly, automatically locking into place on centreline,...Mills debuts new Doosan Puma and Doosan lynx Machine Tools at Mach 2010
Mills CNC debuts their new Doosan Puma and Doosan lynx Machine Tools at Mach 2010. Three new Puma CNC lathes being showcased on Mills’ Stand (Hall 5 stand 5430) are the Puma 2100SY the Puma 2600M and ...Well built CNC Turning Centres are the right choice say Leader CNC
Well built CNC Turning Centres now supplied by Leader CNC provide great build quality, competitive pricing and obvious technical advantages over the more conventional multi axis CNC lathes. ...New Tips for CNC Machining Hardened Steel
New Tips for CNC Machining Hardened Steel has been launched by Tungaloy. The new BXM10 grade has a cutting speed range from 100 to 300m/min for continuous and lightly interrupted turning operations up...New Hermle 5 axis Machining Centre is also a Lathe
A New Hermle 5 axis Machining Centre is also a CNC Lathe, this 5-axis machining centre is capable of turning components in the same clamping area. This machine is available in the UK through Geo Kings...Another Laser Sintering Machine Tool for Material Solutions
Another Laser Sintering Machine Tool for Material Solutions has been installed by Materials Solutions at its new facility in Worcester, UK. The increase in capacity enables process and materials devel...New CNC Trepanning Centre from Mollart
A New CNC Trepanning Centre has been launched by Mollart. The Mollart TPA-600 and TPA-1200 CNC Trepanning Centre expands the range of deep hole processing solutions available from the Chessington, Sur...Ward CNC's Hartford Machine Tools Solves all Large Five Face Machining Problems
Available from Ward CNC, the new Hartford Machine Tool solves all large Five Face Machining Problems. Available from Ward CNC the Hartford range of HSA five-face double column vertical machining centr...Katso shows new Machine Tools at Mach 2010
Katso will show new Machine Tools at Mach 2010. Two bandsawing machine tools, a circular saw and a tower storage system are to be shown by KASTO for the first time in the UK. ...Richard Noble Speaks at Subcon Show
Richard Noble will speak at the Subcon Show in Birmingham in June. The former land speed record holder is the man behind BLOODHOUND SSC, a project to build the first car to break the 1000mph barrier, ...Blum impress with their outstanding quality combining measuring with Machine Tools
Blum impress with their outstanding quality combining measuring with Machine Tools....Tornos launch High Specification CNC Machining Centres
Tornos launch new High Specification CNC Machining Centres. These innovative new machine tools, now available from Tornos can conduct highly productive and high precision milling, turning and surface ...Press and Shear increase Machine Tool Port Folio
Press and Shear have recently increased their Machine Tool Port Folio to include New agency lines such as punch presses and combination machines from Danobat, Spain, laser profiling machines from Cy L...Hardinge to show extensive range of Machine Tools at Mach
Hardinge are to show an extensive range of Machine Tools at Mach. Hardinge Turing Centres, Machining Centres and Grinding Machinery will be on show from the UK supplier....CGTech to feature the Virtual Machining Gallery at MACH 2010
CGTech is to feature their Virtual Machining Gallery at MACH 2010. VERICUT is the worlds leading CNC Simulation software and the gallery features all types of CNC machine tools, including complex mult...New sliding head lathe launched at mach by Star GB
A New sliding head lathe is to be launched at mach by Star GB. The new Star ST-38 sliding-head mill-turn centre with 38 mm nominal bar capacity will make its world premiere at MACH 2010. One of five S...New Inserts for Heavy Duty CNC Turning operations
New Turning Inserts for Heavy Duty CNC Turning operations have been developed by TaeguTec. To meet the increasing demands of the wind turbine and shipbuilding industry, TaeguTec has now developed its ...New Drills for CNC Machining remarkably accurate holes
New Drills have been launched by ITC for CNC Machining remarkably accurate holes. The high performance 1031 and 1032 Cyber Series both have a 3XD effective drill length with a ALTiN coating for increa...hyperMILL Delivers Growth for an Aerospace Subcontractor
hyperMILL Delivers Growth for an Aerospace Subcontractor, as an established aerospace subcontractor with a prestigious customer list that boasts names like Airbus UK, BAe Systems, GKN Aerospace, GE Ae...Cutting Tools Specialist launches 7th Cutting Tool catalogue
Cutting Tools Specialist ITC has launched its 7th Cutting Tool catalogue. The new edition incorporates all the recently launched tools including cutters for CNC machining anything from aluminium and a...New Twin Spindle Mill Turn Centre from Index
A New Twin Spindle Mill Turn Centre has been launched by Index. This Mill Turn Centre has an unusual level of versatility which is provided by two B-axis milling spindles, one above the spindle centre...Machine Tool Supplier Ward Hi Tech showcase their products at Mach 2010
Machine Tool Supplier Ward Hi Tech plan to showcase their products at Mach 2010. A number of new products from their turning and machining centre ranges will be on show....CNC Machining Centres now available from Tornos and will be on show at Mach
CNC Machining Centres are now available from Tornos and a 5 axis machining centre will be on show at Mach. The launch of the Almac CU1005 5-axis machining centre now enables Tornos to offer a rigid an...New agencys on show at Mach from NCMT
New agencys will be on show at Mach 2010 from NCMT. Italian tool presetters produced by Speroni, Italy, will be on display as well as MetalMAX vibration analysis, which helps to prevent machine tool c...NCMT demonstrate Multi Functional CNC Machining Technology from Okuma at Mach 2010
NCMT are set to demonstrate new Multi Functional CNC Machining Technology from Okuma at Mach 2010. One of the new machine tools on show will be a mill-turning machine, the established MU-500VA 5-axis ...Schunk shows how they can improve productivity in automotive plant
Schunk shows how they can improve productivity in an automotive plant. Modern steering systems are based on exactly tuned interaction between precise mechanics and finely controllable hydraulics or po...WNT Cutting Tool Specialist enjoys a busy Open House
WNT Cutting Tool Specialist enjoys a busy Open House at XYZ Machine Tools showroom in Blackburn. A third event is scheduled for XYZ’s showroom in Nuneaton in early May with other events to follow afte...Star GB Launch new 38mm Sliding Head Lathe on Companies Largest ever Mach Stand
Star GB are to Launch their new 38mm Sliding Head Lathe on the Companies Largest ever Mach Stand. With a 350 square metre stand at Mach, Star GB will also host a number of other suppliers on their sta...New cleaning systems from Aqueous
New cleaning systems from Aqueous. Turbex will use MACH 2010 to present its newest range of aqueous cleaning machines, introduced at the start of the year under an exclusive agency agreement with MAFA...LMS Precision utilises the Skills of LMT for Thread Rolling
LMS Precision utilises the Skills of LMT for Thread Rolling on their components. The thread rolling process or ‘chipless’ cold forming is significantly quicker to produce external threads which can be...New Compact Hardinge 5 axis Machining Centre launched
New Compact Hardinge 5 axis Machining Centre has been launched by Hardinge Machine Tools. The combination of Hardinge Bridgeport's vertical machining centre (VMC) expertise coupled with Heidenhain con...Dugard Machine Tools go big at Mach 2010
Dugard Machine Tools plan to go big at Mach 2010. The emphasis will be on large capacity machine tools, all of which will be demonstrated on the Dugard.com stand Nr 5240 in Hall 5. ...The Latest DMG Machining Centres and CNC Lathes are on show from DMG at Mach 2010
The Latest DMG machining Centres and Lathes will be on show from DMG at Mach 2010. In addition to exhibiting representative machines from its vast range of machining centres and CNC lathes, DMG (UK) w...Hurco will show 70 percent new Machine Tools on their stand at Mach 2010
Hurco will show 70 percent new Machine Tools on their stand at Mach 2010. The company will also show a larger number of lathes than ever before, including a new turning centre with driven tooling....Mills CNC boast a strong first quarter in 2010 with sales of Doosan Machining Centres excelling
Mills CNC boasts an exceptionally strong first quarter in 2010 with sales of their Doosan Machining Centres excelling and exceeding sales of Doosan CNC lathes for the first time in the companies histo...Haas Displays Twelve CNC Machine Tools on their stand at Mach 2010
Haas Automation Displays Twelve CNC Machine Tools on their stand at Mach 2010. Turning Centres, Machining Centres, Drill Tap Machines and more will be present during the 5 day Machine Tool show in Jun...Sandvik Tooling now focused on Composite Machining as Sandvik Coromant Partners up with Precorp
Sandvik Tooling is now focused on Composite Machining as Sandvik Coromant Partners up with Precorp. The partnership secures the development of innovative solutions from Sandvik Coromant and Precorp an...New Endmills provide Higher Machining Feed Rates and Withstand Higher Temperatures
New Endmills from LMT provide Higher Machining feed rate possibilities and withstand higher temperatures on machines. The new coating available from LMT UK of Meriden prevents surface cracking when cu...Ficep show High Performance Steel Processing Machines at Mach 2010
Ficep show High Performance Steel Processing Machines at Mach 2010...Ward CNC demonstrate impressive Machine Tool Port Folio at Mach 2010
Ward CNC demonstrate their impressive Machine Tool Port Folio at Mach 2010, with at least six CNC lathes and CNC turning centres being displayed at MACH under power and cutting....Machine Tool Supplier takes on new Turning Centre agency
Machine Tool Supplier Matsuura has taken on a new Turning Centre agency. Toshulin is a CNC producer based in Hulin, in the Czech Republic, with over 50 years of expertise in large Vertical turning tec...Four Machining Centres on Display at Mach from Machine Tool Supplier Ward CNC
Four Machining Centres will be on Display at Mach 2010 from Machine Tool Supplier Ward CNC. In addition to four turning machines from Hyundai-Kia and two from Hankook, Ward CNC will also display the S...Lower cost Deep Hole Drilling Machines available from Mollart
New Lower cost Deep Hole Drilling Machines are now available from Mollart. These deep hole drilling machines are specifically targeted towards companies that have a deep hole drilling requirement with...Solaruce CNC Milling Machine Tool on Display at Mach 2010
The Solaruce range of CNC Milling Machine Tools will be on Display at Mach 2010. Ward CNC’s extensive MACH stand will also feature: Hyundai-Kia turning machines/centres Hartford vertical machining cen...High Speed Machining Specialist Whitehouse Machine Tools Subscribe to MTD for a Further Year
High Speed Machining and Heavy Duty CNC Machining specialist Whitehouse Machine Tools have subscribed to a further years advertising on MTD. Supplying only the highest quality machine tools the Warwic...Subcontractor Precision Engineers are the answer
Precision Engineering Subcontractors are the answer to manufacturing requirements in the UK. More and more companies have recognized that outsourcing machining is the quickest way to increase producti...New Citizen Sliding Head Turn Mill Centre on Show at Mach 2010
A New Citizen Sliding Head Turn Mill Centre is going to be on Show at Mach 2010. The new Sliding Head Turn Mill Centre breaks new ground in combining enhanced mechanical and innovative electronics and...New Fixed Head Turning Centre Machine Tool from Miyano
A New Fixed Head Turning Centre Machine Tool from Miyano will be launched at Mach 2010. It has been specifically developed for single cycle turn-milling tasks by combining front and back machining and...Vollmer UK demonstrate new Machine Tools at Mach 2010
Vollmer UK are to demonstrate new Machine Tools at Mach 2010. These Machine Tools will demonstrate the capabilities of the Vollmer range of erosion machine tools with regard to processing drills and c...Slim Toolholders from Schunk are Toolholders for Difficult applications
Slim Toolholders from Schunk are Toolholders for Difficult applications. Schunks new series sets a new standard for toolholder extensions. The 150 or 200mm long TENDO SVL converts all precision toolho...New High Performance Steel Processing Machine Tool from FICEP on show at MACH 2010
A New High Performance Steel Processing range of Machine Tools from FICEP will be on show at MACH 2010. The launch of the Gemini 254 PG by FICEP has created the world's most technologically advanced, ...High Speed Precision Machining Centre for Mould and Dies available from Hurco
A new High Speed Precision Machining Centre for Mould and Dies is available from Hurco. The High Speed Precision Machining Centres are from German machine tool manufacturer, Roedersand Hurco are now t...CNC sliding head turn-mill centre supplier Citizen has installed its 50,000th Machine Tool
Citizen Machinery, the world’s largest manufacturer of CNC sliding head turn-mill centres has installed its 50,000th machine in Europe following its entry into the market in 1971...New Turning Inserts for Heavy CNC Machining
TaeguTec has now developed a range of New Turning Inserts for Heavy CNC Machining. With these new HZ turning s, TaeguTec now exceeds market demands with a turning that delivers stable chip breaking u...Tornos Machine Tools ideal for Turning Parts in the Automotive Sector
Tornos Machine Tools are ideal for Turning Parts in the Automotive Sector. With the arrival of the MultiAlpha machines, Tornos has again improved the capabilities of this type of production, particula...Mills CNC Launch Revolutionary New Milling Machine technology at Mach 2010
Mills CNC Launch new Revolutionary CNC Milling Machine technology at Mach 2010. Mills is showcasing 4 CNC Milling Machines (including 2 brand new models) from its extensive ranges of vertical and hori...Ultra Precision Machine Tool Specialist offers Large Volume Machining Solutions
Ultra Precision Machine Tool Specialist offers Large Volume Machining Solutions. Represented in the UK by Rainford Precision Machines, the Bavarian machining centre manufacturer initially developed th...KMF Design Engineering Workshops in New Training Centre
KMF are holding a series of Design Engineering Workshops in their New Training Centre. The first Design Engineering Workshop of which took place on Friday 26th March was supported by four of KMF’s ke...Recent investment in CNC Machinery at Farnborough College provides dedicated training area
Recent investment in CNC Machinery at Farnborough College provides a new dedicated training area. Here, apprentices from industry and full-time students taking further and higher education courses can...Increase Drilling Potential on Machining Centres and Turning Centres using new Sleeves
Increase Drilling Potential is now available on Machining Centres and Turning Centres using new Sleeves from TaeguTec. The eccentric sleeves come in four different standard sizes to accommodate drill ...New Milling Products on display at Mach 2010 from WNT
Several New Milling Products will be on display at Mach 2010 from WNT. Visitors to its 250 m2 stand (number 5448) at MACH2010 will be able to discover more on these new milling products and much more ...World-wide network of experts advances service robotics
In February, professionals from all over the world met at the third ‘Expert Days’ Event on Service Robotics at SCHUNK in Lauffen, Germany. The annual world-wide symposium is regarded as the leading co...New Milling Tooling Solutions on show at Mach 2010 from ITC
MACH 2010 will be the launchpad for ITC Ltd to show a variety of new milling tooling solutions in the UK for the first time....Machine Tool Workholding solutions for Turning and Milling from Thame Engineering
New Machine Tool Workholding solutions for Turning and Milling from Thame Engineering will be on display at Mach 2010. Solutions for Machining Centres and Turning Centres including Chuck Jaws, Vices, ...Machine tools from XYZ are proving to be a preferred choice for both prototype and small batch machining.
Machine tools from XYZ are proving to be a preferred choice for both prototype and small batch machining amongst precision engineers. XYZ Machine Tools Ltd is determined to show at Mach 2010 there is...A New Bed Mill with a conversational CNC control from XYZ is perfect for small batch work
A New Bed Mill with a conversational CNC control from XYZ is perfect for small batch work machining. The XYZ ProtoTRAK SMX 2500 is a 3 hp/2.25 kW variable spindle speed head machine – 50 to 3500 rev/m...New Workpiece Touch Probes for Machining Centres launched at Mach 2010
A New Workpiece Touch Probe for Machining Centres is to be launched at Mach 2010 from Blum NovoTest. On the Blum stand will be the established TC50 Workpiece Touch Probe that is used to determine work...Machining Solutions proves a real hit for Precision Engineers
Machining Solutions has proven to be a real hit for Precision Engineers. Launched three months ago, the Machining Solutions website has already delivered end product for both Precision Engineers and e...Precision Engineers in the West Midlands will benefit from Investment
Precision Engineers in the West Midlands are to benefit from Investment from the Advantage West Midlands and the European Regional Development Fund. Upto 3000 companies will benefit by the introductio...Hewland Engineering invest in Machine Tools
Hewland Engineering formed in 1957 by Michael Hewland has recently bought two new CNC machine tools supplied by HK Technologies. These are the first wire EDM and gear grinding machine tools to be inst...Manufacturing Industry now at a 15 year high
According to the purchasing managers index, UK manufacturing activity grew at its fastest for 15 years in March 2010. The PMI was 56.5 in February rising to 57.2 last month, making it the best monthly...Hardinge Inc adds to its range of Machine Tools
Hardinge Inc has added to its port folio range of Machine Tools with the inclusion of Jones and Shipman for £2 million from Precision Technologies Group Ltd. The turning centre and machining centre...New Tooling Inserts boost Steel and Cast Iron Machining
New Tooling Inserts from Sandvik boost both Steel and Cast Iron CNC Machining on Machine Tools. Released as part of CoroPak 10.1, a new 14 mm for the CoroMill 490 family is designed for larger depths...MTA President Bob Hunt gives rousing speech
Machine Tool Association President Bob Hunt delivered a rousing speech at last Thursday's MTA dinner. He emphasised that the UK Government has at last acknowledged that MANUFACTURING MATTERS and is ke...Machine Tool Company Recruits Salesman
Machine Tool Company Recruits Salesman. PHIL ROBERTS has been appointed by sliding-headstock lathe company, Star Micronics GB. He served a 4-year apprenticeship at BAE Systems and holds an HND in Engi...Machine Tool Dealer Mills CNC has taken out its biggest ever stand at Mach 2010
Machine Tool Dealer Mills CNC has taken out its biggest ever stand at Mach 2010 this year. The CNC specialists will showcase 14 Doosan machine tools including 6 brand new machine tools all making thei...Solid Carbide End Mills from LMT as small as 1mm
Solid Carbide End Mills from LMT are now available as small as 1mm diameter. The Solid Carbide End Mills have a distinct advantage from being ground with two different helix angles of 35 deg and 38 de...Surrey Machine Tool Builder secures Order from China
The combination of Mollart Engineering’s deep hole drilling expertise and tooling partner Botek’s application knowledge has secured the Chessington, Surrey machine tool builder a first time order for ...New Machine Tools to be showcased at Mach 2010 by AgieCharmilles
New Machine Tools will be showcased at Mach 2010 by AgieCharmilles. Exhibiting from Hall 5 Stand 5331, the Company will be bringing six machine tools in total to this year’s MACH event, including a ma...CMZ Machine Tools demonstrate new CNC Turning Centre at Mach 2010
CMZ Machine Tools are demonstrating a new CNC Turning Centre at Mach 2010. The featured CMZ machine tool, a TC25, is a 250mm diameter turning centre available with Y-axis, driven tooling and subspindl...New Machine Tool Vice from 1st MTA
A New Machine Tool Vice is available from 1st MTA, the One-Lok incorporates Chick’s new ‘Boltfast’ interchangeable jaw system, which enables soft or hard jaws to be replaced with a single turn of a lo...Investment following budget in Manufacturing
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has confirmed in the recent Budget that the Government is to set up a £2 billion Green Investment Bank as well as provide £60 million to UK ports to ho...Engineering Industry Association Responds to Budget
Engineering Industry Association Responds to the recent Budget by requesting that the Government must step in to alleviate excessive bank charges on loans for small and medium sized businesses....Grants for Precision Engineering Companies in the UK
Grants are available from the Tooling Trust for Precision Engineering Companies in the UK. The most recent recipient is Devon-based Mouldtech Solutions, a designer and manufacturer of multi-impression...Leader CNC's range of High Quality Machine Tools will be on display at Mach 2010
Leader CNC's range of High Quality Machine Tools will be on display at Mach 2010. The Nuneaton based supplier will be highlighting how it can provide cost effective Machine Tool solutions that meet th...Engineering Consultancy Firm assists Engineering Companies and Manufacturers save money
Endeavor Engineering an Engineering Consultancy Firm based in Fife helps Engineering Companies and Manufacturing business save money. In only its third year of business it has used its production engi...New Machine Tools on Show at Mach from Mazak include Machining Centres and Turning Centres
New Machine Tools from Mazak will make their debut at Mach 2010. On Show will be seven New Machine Tools all from across the metalcutting range with Turning Centres, Machining Centres and the Multi-Ta...Face Milling Cutters for Heavy CNC Machining
New Face Milling Cutters for Heavy CNC Machining are available from TaeguTec. The new ChasePlusQuad face milling range of cutters meet the demands of highly productive CNC machining shops...High Precision CNC Lathe provides Solutions for Medical, Dental and Optical Machining
High Precision CNC Lathe from Schaublin Machine Tools Ltd provides Precision Machining Solutions for Medical, Dental and Optical Machining processes. The compact high precision lathe has a turning dia...Turned Parts Subcontractors Visit German Lathe Manufacturer
Turned Parts Subcontractors from the UK recently visited Traub, the German Lathe Manufacturer. Traub, has introduced a new CNC sliding-head mill-turn centre enabling turned part subcontractors to whe...New Mill Turn Centre launched by Okuma
Okuma has just launched a new mill-turn centre combining the power of a 45 kW CNC lathe with that of a 37 kW machining centre. This mill-turn centre is capable of removing 610 cm3/min of S45C steel us...Adding a 4th-axis CNC Rotary Table or Indexer to a Machining Centre is a sure way to boost productivity
Adding a 4th-axis CNC Rotary Table or Indexer to a Machining Centre is a sure way to boost productivity...Titanium Milling cutters launched by Sandvik Coromant
Not one but two new grades to tackle the extreme demands of titanium milling are being launched by Sandvik Coromant. Both grades are available for use with a variety of CoroMill cutters in operation...Enhanced Collision Detection now even better from NUM
Enhanced Collision Detection is now even better, available from NUM it is believed to be an industry first, users can now easily create machine models that will accurately account for all of the add-o...New Cutting Tools for both Milling and Turning launched at Mach by WNT
New Cutting Tools for both Milling and Turning will be launched at Mach by WNT. The WTX Speed series of solid carbide drills, WTX Change drills, Master-Mill A2780 milling s, High Feed Drill, and, of c...Mechanical Seal Manufacturer installs Katso Unitowers for storage
AESSEAL the Mechanical Seal Manufacturer has installed two Katso Unitowers for storage of stainless steel and superalloy bar. The KASTO Unitowers, housing 5-tonne- and 3-tonne-capacity cassettes respe...Sliding Head Turning Centre Tooling on display at Mach 2010
New Sliding Head Turning Centre Tooling will be on display at Mach 2010 from Floyd Automatic Tooling. Users of sliding head turning machines will be able to view the new F40 Collet and sleeve kits. Th...Mazak announce CNC Machining Sponsership for UBRacing
Yamazaki Mazak has announced an extension of its motorsport sponsorship with an agreement to become the Official CNC Machining Partner for the University of Birmingham’s Formula Student team, UBRacing...Sliding head machine tool supplier Star GB introduces an apprentice to a Derbyshire MP
Sliding head machine tool supplier Star GB introduces one of their apprentice's to a Derbyshire MP. Joe is currently training to be a process engineer under the companys apprenticeship scheme. One of ...Machine Tool Rental Scheme from Mills CNC proves to be the right solution for Kenard
Machine Tool Rental Scheme from Mills CNC has proven to be the right solution for Kenard Engineering. The decision to rent the new Machine Tool was made by Kenard after it won a new, short-term manuf...Fastest Electronic Pick & Place in the World on show at Mach from Schunk
The Fastest Electronic Pick & Place in the World will be on show at Mach 2010 from Schunk. Suitable for a diverse range of industries and applications, the ‘plug and play’ system with a compact linear...Precision Engineering Subcon exhibition continues its impressive growth
The Precision Engineering Subcon exhibition continues its impressive growth. This year’s Precision engineering event, which runs from 8 to 10 June at the NEC, Birmingham, looks like being even more su...Manufacturing recovery at risk thanks to Bank behaviour
At a meeting with the Bank of England, Sir Ronald Halstead, President of the Engineering Industries Association (EIA), stressed that the UK’s fragile recovery was being put in peril by the behaviour o...New website launched for engineers needing solutions
New website launched for engineers needing solutions to their everday machining problems....New Turn Mill Centres shown for the first time at Mach 2010
New Turn Mill Centres shown for the first time at Mach 2010 by Citizen Machinery UK and Miyano Machinery. Altogether five Citizen CNC sliding head turn-mill centres will be demonstrated under power ha...CNC Programming Training now being exhibited at Mach 2010 by the 360 Training Academy
The '360' Training Academy has announced that it will be attending the MACH Show June 7th - 11th 2010. Exhibiting CNC Programming Training the 360 Academy will show Visitors, via practical, interactiv...5 axis Milling plus much more with HyperMills CAM Software
5 axis Milling, 3D machining, turning plus much more is available with HyperMills new CAM Software. The exciting 3D CAD system now includes new display options for improved transparency, increased sys...CNC Machine Shop Cleaning system debuted at Mach 2010
A new CNC Machine Shop Cleaning system will be debuted at Mach 2010 by Air Cleaning Systems Ltd (acs) of Cardiff. The company will be demonstrating its exceptional airborne particulate removal systems...New Chamfering tools to perform drilling, milling, spotting, countersinking and chamfering operations
ITC have launched new Chamfering tools to perform drilling, milling, spotting, countersinking and chamfering operations. The solid carbide series is produced from an ultra wear resistant micro grain c...Machine Tool Supplier Haas Automation Recruits Paul Jesson
Machine Tool Supplier Haas Automation Recruits another Sales Manager. Paul has a wealth of experience in the machine tool industry and will help Haas to continue its growth in the UK. ...Deep Hole Drilling Machines and Solutions on Show at Mach 2010 from Mollart
Deep Hole Drilling Machines and Deep Hole Drilling Solutions will be on Show at Mach 2010 from Mollart. Critical to the niche market of the Mollart business and its world leading presence across the d...Tool Setting Technology on Display at Mach 2010 from German Metrology Manufacturer
Tool Setting Technology from German Metrology Manufacturer will be on Display at Mach 2010. Blum NovoTest will be exhibiting its market leading Tool Setting and Measuring LaserControl NT-H 3D at MACH ...Precision engineering subcontractor sees a return to the good days
Clitheroe Engineering a precision engineering business based in Lancashire sees a return to the good days, turnover this year looks set to return to 2008 levels after a nine per cent fall in 2009 as a...Remove Wax from Plated components using the new Aqueous cleaning system
In what is believed to be a world first, an aqueous washing machine has been adapted and installed at one of AEM’s centres to remove the masking wax and then clean and degrease components thoroughly i...Tornos launch new automatic Turning Centre at Mach 2010
Tornos will launch their new automatic Turning Centre at Mach 2010, this turning centre is an economic solution for the automotive, medical, electronics and general subcontract industries enabling cus...TENDO hydraulic expansion toolholders for grinding
TENDO hydraulic expansion toolholders available from Schunk for grinding are 40% slimmer than other hydraulic expansion toolholders. They also have a run-out and repeat accuracy of less than 3 microns...New Cutting Tools from ACT being launched at Mach 2010
New Cutting Tools from ACT are being launched at Mach 2010, the innovative Nine9 range of indexable cutting tools enables the end user to interchange a wide variety of form tool s and grades with a si...Cutting Tool Specialist debuts Ball Nose End Mills at Mach 2010
The new 2132 Cyber Series of two flute extra long series PCD Ball Nose End Mills will be debuted at Mach 2010 by ITC, the cnc tooling specialist....VERICUT workshop scheduled for 2010 will encompass CNC Machining and Programming processes
CNC programming and machining processes will play a part in the up and coming workshops from VERICUT. The schedule is for 2010 and will again be a success and an education for cnc machining companies...CNC Lathes and CNC Machining Centre Supplier Victor Europe engage in MTD Internet Marketing
CNC Lathes and CNC Machining Centre Supplier Victor Europe have recently engaged in a years Internet Marketing on Machine Tool Direct. The European supplier is looking to continue their machine tool g...Precision Engineers saves one fifth of tooling costs thanks to new tooling solutions
Precision Engineers Metal Tech have saved one fifth of tooling costs thanks to new tooling solutions supplied by West Country Tools and Iscar. Metal Tech Precision have seen a cut in the types of tool...Lightweight Aero Engine Components being developed by Rolls Royce and GKN Aerospace
New Lightweight Aero Engine Components are being developed by Rolls Royce and GKN Aerospace. SEEDA, the South East England Development Agency, has announced it is set to invest £7.4m in the project...High Speed CNC Machining on Aluminium and Titanium Components
A new High Speed CNC Machining Centre from MAG, the MEGA 5, is a five-axis horizontal machining center built for power and speed when cnc machining Aluminium and Titanium Components....New website launched from CNC workholding supplier Brown and Holmes
Visitors to the new Brown and Holmes website can now find more in depth information on the full ion of their Forkardt products. Sole agent in the UK for Forkard, Brown and Holmes supply their range of...ISG Bench Top Shrink fit unit suitable for Driven Tool Units and Tool Holders
The new ISG Bench Top Shrink fit unit suitable for Driven Tool Units and Tool Holders. Whether it be tooling for machining centres or turn mill centres the ISG shrink fit can provide a solution....High Speed Spindle replaced on 5 axis Machining Centre by Emmaco
A High Speed Spindle has been replaced on a 5 axis Machining Centre at Hyde in Manchester. Retrofitted by sole agent for Britain and Ireland, Emmaco UK, the 24,000 rpm spindle allows the tier 1 aerosp...A simple and effective Materials Storage Solution
The need for safe and secure storage of valuable goods or the protection of important equipment is becoming an increasingly important issue at many manufacturing and industrial sites...Ward CNC Demonstrate 12 high performance Machining Centres, Lathes and Column Machines at Mach 2010
Ward CNC Demonstrate 12 high performance Machining Centres, Lathes and Column Machines at Mach 2010. Ward CNC’s show of strength at MACH and its commitment to the industry is based on a strong ...New Twin Turret Machine from Colchester for single hit CNC machining
A new Twin Turret Machine from Colchester is ideal for single hit CNC machining reports and end user based in Nelson. Graham Engineering explains how this twin turret machine is true value for money...WNT show their cutting tool technology at Mach 2010
WNT show their cutting tool technology at Mach 2010, with some 250 m2 of stand space there will be ample room to show off the numerous new cutting tool developments from the Sheffield-based cutting to...New 4041 Cyber Cutting Tools for CNC Machining of Steels
New 4041 Cyber Cutting Tools for CNC Machining of Steels and difficult materials. The new series is the result of extensive research and development that has seen the Tamworth based cutting tool speci...Timesaving CNC Programming on CNC Machines using VERICUT 7
Timesaving CNC Programming on CNC Machines using VERICUT 7. VERICUT is CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software that enables users to eliminate the process of manually proving-ou...The new LINEA Grinding machine equipped with Siemens 840 D programming
The new LINEA Grinding machine equipped with Siemens 840 D programming is available to see at Grintec, The R46 Grinding maachine is able to handle a single part job, small batches to big series, with ...New Machine Shop catalogue with Inserts, Parting Tools, Carbide Saws and much more
Machine shop tooling catalogue launched for 2010 available through Floyd Tooling in Letchworth. This catalogue contains all types of cutting tools including high quality ISO s, carbide saws and millin...Minimize set-up times and costs while achieving maximum precision with Schunk toolholders
Minimize set-up times and costs while achieving maximum precision with Schunk toolholders. These new Schunk toolholders ensures that high precision and process reliability can be maintained in the lon...CNC Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC explains the key to successful after sales
CNC Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC explains the key to successful after sales comes from the team that provides it. Nigel McLean explains why Mills has invested significant resources into this side o...CNC Machines Supplier Mills CNC benefit from MTD's emarketing service
CNC Machines and Machine Tool Supplier Mills CNC used MTD emarketing service to promote stock machine tools, this was a great success for Mills CNC. The exercise really worked for us commented MD Nick...Precision engineering company wins contract for monument build
Precision engineering company wins contract for monument build in Holland, HadFab are based in Haddington near Edinburgh and have numerous FICEP machines wihtin their factory.....Chuck Jaws from Thame now available in 600 sizes
The latest chuck jaws catalogue from Thame runs to 172 pages, featuring standard ranges of chucks from all the leading manufacturers and covering around 80 per cent of end-user requirements...CNC Milling Machines Workholding Manufacturer MicroLoc reports an upturn in business
CNC Milling Machines Workholding Manufacturer MicroLoc reports an upturn in business througout the recession. The Milling Machine Vice supplier almost doubled their average sales in the last quarter o...Grinding Machines from Okamoto now available from NCMT
Grinding Machines from Okamoto are now available from NCMT, as well as Grinding Machines, Okamoto supply an extensive range of slicing, lapping an polishing machines. This considerably strengthens the...Large Heavy Duty Lathes prove to be a real Success from ViaTurn
Large Heavy Duty Lathes prove to be a real Success when supplied by ViaTurn. The range of Top Turn CNC Lathes can accommodate components up to 11 metres in length. Viaturn also supply the range of Vis...New CNC Wire EDM Machine from Agie Charmilles
New CNC Wire EDM Machine from Agie Charmilles provides high accuracy and stringent surface finishes and surface integrity when machining hard and difficult-to-machine materials.. ...Deep Hole Gundrilling using the 16 spindle Gundrilling centre developed by Mollart
Deep Hole Gundrilling now made easier by using the 16 spindle Gundrilling centre recently developed by Mollart. The dial-type, horizontal spindle machine has a central two-axis rotary table that is al...Gain a Competitive Edge as a Precision Engineering or Manufacturing Business
Gaining a competitive edge and cutting costs are two objectives which probably appear high on the agenda of most small to medium sized engineering, manufacturing component companies, particularly when...Mazak Machine Tool Technology on Show at Mazak Headquarters
New Mazak Machine Tool Technology will be on Show at Mazak's Headquarters in Worcester, visitors will be able to see 16 machine tools, under power, in the new showroom area....Sandvik Cutting Tools Delivering at Least Three Selling Points over the Competition
Sandvik Cutting Tools deliver at least three selling points over the competition according to Sandvik. First of all there is Sandvik Coromant’s philosophy of providing close customer relations and the...Drilling and Milling on Plastics, Foamboard and Wood as well as Light Metal Machining
Drilling and Milling on Plastics, Foamboards and Woods are ideal for the new range of Belin cutters from LMT, these cutters can also perform light machining on metals. This range of Belin cutters lend...Micro Boring Bars by Kyocera Micro Tools now available from Rainford Precision Machines
Micro Boring Bars by Kyocera Micro Tools are now available from Rainford Precision Machines. recently announced as the UK distributor or Kyocera Micro Tools, Rainford will offer the Micro Boring Bars ...CNC Bed Milling Machines and Flat Bed CNC Lathe Supplier Goratu UK believes in the Web
CNC Bed Milling Machines and Flat Bed CNC Lathe Supplier Goratu UK have invested in Machine Tool Direct internet advertising. The forward thinking Machine Tool Supplier recognizes the need for online ...Machining Centre and CNC Turning Centre Filtration using ACS Units
Machining Centres and CNC Turning Centres can be a pollutant in machine shops, by using the ACS OMF 1000 media filtration system Reeling Systems continue to keep the CNC machining processes mist free...Machining Cavities for the Mould and Die Industry using New CNC Milling Cutters
For Machining Cavities within the Mould and Die Industry TaeguTec have introduced a new range of cnc milling cutters, ideal for shouldering, straight ramping, helical ramping and cavity machining the ...Wire EDM machine at Rodmatic provides a quick return on investment
Wire EDM machine installation at Rodmatic provides a quick return on investment by improving the accuracy and efficiency of the tools used on their multi spindle machines. The new Fanuc Wire EDM machi...CNC Lathes sold thanks to the power of the web
CNC Lathes owned by Integrated Design Technology were sold using MTD within only 4 weeks, IDT had over 10 enquiries for the cnc lathes thanks to MTD...Precision engineering and manufacturing grows at its fastest rate in 15 years
Precision engineering companies and manufacturers experienced a sharp increase in orders in the last quarter. Engineering and manufacturing grew at their fastest rate for 15 years....Diversified Metalforming Specialist Beats The Recession
Bruderer UK reports a higher than expected level of business during the recession. Best known for its range of high-speed mechanical presses, the company kept its trading figures in the black througho...Toolholding and workholding specialists Schunk Intec plan third 'Expert day'
Toolholding and workholding specialists Schunk Intec plan a third 'Expert day' for the service robotics side of their business, this will commence on the 24th and 25th February....New Cylindrical Grinding Machine from TACCHELLA
High-precision CNC external and universal cylindrical grinding machines supplier TACCHELLA will launch a new model from the Elektra range. The new TACCHELLA Elektra range with new CN control, new oper...CAD CAM software for 5 axis machining of complex parts
CAD CAM software provider Open Mind has the right solution for 5 axis machining of complex parts including moulds for the automotive and tool making markets. The Hyper Mill CAD CAM software can be uti...Sawing line supplied by Ficep to CMC UK
CMC recently invested in the latest semi automatic SCS 100L sawing line from FICEP...Machine Tool Online service plans to continue its steep growth through 2010
Machine Tool Direct re-launches Forum for engineers within the UK to discuss and network, the Machine Tool sourcing business looks to compliment its current offerings with this service....Laser Welding System designed for easy integration
The new Novolas Laser Welding system is compact and cost efficient compared to older laser welding technology. It is the size of a table top and is very easy to integrate into a production line....Heavy Duty Horizontal Machining Centre from Hyundia Kia
A New heavy duty Hyundia Kia Horizontal Machining Centre is now available from Ward CNC, the Hyundai-Kia KH63G provides consistently stable machining and superior rigidity through its T-type cast iron...Industrial cleaning machines intended for cleaning components available from Turbex
Industrial cleaning machines available from Turbex are designed and intended for cleaning industrial components....Training on CNC machines delivered by the '360' Training Academy
Training on CNC machine tools is sometimes overlooked by engineers throughout the UK, the new '360' Academy has been launched to help engineers get the best from their CNC machine tool technology...CNC milling toolholders for CNC machines from Schunk
new CNC Milling toolholders from Schunk give optimum machining on CNC machines, capable of providing highly accurate results, the new range milling toolholder range......Multi axis CNC Turning Centres available from Leader CNC
Multi axis CNC Turning Centres are now available from Leader CNC, the Spanish built Unamuno Optima range of multi axis CNC turning centres becomes yet another offering from Midlands based Leader CNC T...Cost saving Milling Tooling available from Tooling supplier LMT
Using new Milling Tooling Brinksway Tool Ltd was able to cut processing times of up to five days down to just five/six hours, LMT, Milling tooling supplier......Avon CNC represent CNC rotary table and CNC sliding head machine manufacturers in the
The Swiss manufacturer of CNC rotary tables for the machine tool industry and Manurhin KMX sliding head machine manufacturer are both to be represented in the UK by Avon CNC...3D Machining - Pocketing and Face Milling using the new High Feed Hanita end Mills
For 3D Machining and other machining operations such as pocketing, face milling and helical ramping, the new Hanita end mills are the ideal solution. Also deep cavity machining on hardened steels can ...CNC Machines and Machining Centres Made Safer With New Safety Switches
CNC Machines and Machining Centres are now made safer with new safety switches developed by Euchner (UK) Ltd, these switches enable CNC machine builders and both production and process engineers to en...Manufacturing employment in China continues to increase
Manufacturing employment in China continues to increase thanks to the demand for their product from foreign soil....3 and 5 axis high speed machining centres launched by Machine Tool Specialist AgieCharmilles
A new range of linear drive high (HSM) - and ultra-high-speed (XSM) 3- and 5-axis machining centres have been launched by EDM and CNC Milling machine tool specialist GF AgieCharmilles....Manufacturing companies in the UK should be positive about 2010
Fewer manufacturing companies fell into administration during quarter four of 2009, this should give manufacturing companies a lift and provides a platform to be positive about 2010....New range of five axis machines from Heller
The F series range of five axis machines has been introduced by Heller Machine Tools...Cutting tools for machining centres and cnc lathes - Technical guide 2010
CNC machining centres and CNC lathes cutting tools can now be found in the new 2010 Technical guide available from Sandvik Coromant...New five axis CNC machining centre boring heads developed by Mollart Engineering
A new generation of 80 mm deep hole boring heads designed by Mollart Engineering and will be used in conjunction with their centeplex five axis cnc machining centre. This will provide the ability to m...Laser Sintered Parts Made From New Metal Powders Offer High Performance For Aerospace Industry
Aerospace is one of the major applications for laser-sintering technology. The speed and cost-effectiveness of laser-sintering technology enables fully functional metal or plastic parts with complex g...Standel Dawman invest 750k in CNC Machine Tools
The latest CNC machine tools installed at Standel Dawman include two Mazak VERTICAL CENTRE NEXUS 410A-II vertical machining centres. These machines feature a 900 by 410 mm table that is large enough t...CNC rotary tables from Haas have improved productivity on machining centres
Haas manufactures more than 35 models of precision CNC rotary table and has increased the performance of its core CNC rotary tables with increased speeds, higher accel/decel rates and reduced brake dw...Fadal CNC machine programs now interpreted by Haas
Haas programs for CNC machining can now be converted to run on Haas machine tools* in seconds. Haas Automation is well known in industry for its operator friendly and easy to use CNC controls....Used machine tools prove to be almost equally as attractive as new machine tools in the current climate
Used machine tool sales are becoming more frequent now that assurances and warranties are easily accessible in the machine tool sector. New machine tool sales however are also improving due to enginee...5 axis machine tools hit 70% of revenue for Agie Charmilles
The Mikron range of High-Performance and High-Speed 5-axis machines, performed well with sales into the aerospace, motor sport, medical and high-end mould tool and die sectors....Ringler machine reduces swarf build up from CNC machining and processing operations
CNC machining and processing operations invariably create swarf, dust and residues. Use the new Ringler suction extraction device to remove unwanted materials after machining and processing operations...Safety Engineering for Fabrication businesses
Euchner (UK) Ltd, have produced a new book on safety engineering providing nearly 200 pages of information for process and production engineers covering the planning...Mach 2010 Machine Tool Event
The popular Mach 2010 machine tool event has sold almost all available floor space...Cleaner Machine Tools from PH-Cleantec
A new low pressure cleaner from PH-Cleantec is ideal for cleaning machine tools where a variety of materials are used and swarf contamination from one material to the next must be avoided. ...New tooling innovation for CNC milling
Rigidity, cutter surface finish, component finish and accuracy of CNC milling operations are all improved with the new EcoBall Endmill from TaeguTec. The new range of ball nosed solid carbide end mill...LMT Fette invests in CNC machining centres and a turn-mill centre to boost hob production
Following the installation of five-axis simultaneous machining centres and a turn-mill centre worth over £3.5 million by LMT Fette at its German manufacturing facility, the specialist manufacture of g...Cylindrical grinding machine - UltraGrind
Jones & Shipman's new UltraGrind CNC cylindrical grinding machine features multiple wheel spindles and a new modular wheelhead design, allowing both internal and external grinding operations to be per...New broaching system for CNC lathes and CNC machining centres from WNT
A new broaching system for CNC lathes and CNC machining centres has been launched by WNT. This new broaching system enables slots that would normally be produced on stand-alone machine tools to be com...Design error free high speed CNC milling paths with hyperCAD 2009.1
HyperCAD® creates an ideal environment for the generation of error-free high speed CNC milling. HyperCAD® allows models to be generated from 2D or 3D drawings and also performs as a tool for manufactu...Mills CNC's sales of machine tools, CNC lathes and CNC turning centres top £25 million in 2009
Despite the severe economic downturn during 2009, Mills CNC's sales of Puma and Lynx CNC lathes and CNC turning centres remained strong and machine tool sales increased with the introduction of new ma...Improve CNC Turning accuracy using a new range from Tungaloy
The Stream Jet Bar Mini, the first in a new series of TAC internal tool holders, is an internal tool holder developed using Finite Element Method (FEM) to provide exceptionally high rigidity when oper...Mazak CNC turning centre and vertical machining centre
Mazak will exhibit the Quick Turn SMART 200 and the Nexus 510C-II vertical machining centre during Southern Manufacturing at the FIVE exhibition centre in Farnborough on the 10-11 February....New cutting tools for CNC machining from ITC
The new 2132 Cyber Series of cutting tools is designed for the CNC machining of abrasive materials such as graphite and metal matrix. ...Two Vertical centre Nexuz 410A-II Vertical Machining Centres
Two VERTICAL CENTRE NEXUS 410A-II vertical machining centres and a QUICK TURN NEXUS 200-II two-axis CNC lathe have been supplied by Yamazaki Mazak U.K to Burnley college...A new deburring and radiusing machine tool from Timesavers
Timesavers, manufacturer of the Grindingmaster range has developed a new deburring machine based on a rotating orbital brush concept. This new machine is capable of deburring and radiussing components...XYZ CNC Machines on show at Autosport 2010
XYZ CNC Machines will be on show at Autosport 2010, these include the XYZ Compact Turn 52 CNC turning centre and XYZ 710 vertical machining centre. Both of these and other Machine Tools will be on sho...New horizontal machining centre
New Mitsui Seiki CNC horizontal machining centre has been added to the range of machining centres....Manufacturing companies bring production back to the UK
Manufacturers are moving production back to the UK amid concerns about poor quality and higher freight costs, a report has said....Haas CNC machines at MTG
MTG has bought 11 Haas CNC models in the last 11 years to deal with its requirements for increased CNC machining capacity, all the CNC machines have been from Urma, Switzerland's Haas Factory Outlet (...Walter drills for CNC Machining
Walter drills for cnc machining, these Insert Drill are available in two geometry variants. More difficult conditions when cutting cast iron and steel, require the A57 with a rake angle of 0°. For me...CNC Machining company Co-Director wins Businesswomen of the year award
Andrea Rodney who co-directs Leighton Buzzard based subcontract CNC machining company Hone-All Precision wins the award for Businesswoman of the year 2009 in Bedfordshire...Laser Cutting machine from Trumpf
The Trulaser 1030 is an entry-level laser cutting machine that is easy to operate and space saving according to Trumpf....Improved laser-sintering produces cnc machined titanium components
Laser-sintering is a key technology for fast, flexible and cost-effective production of products, patterns and tools. The technology manufactures precision engineered parts directly from electronic da...CNC turn mill centres and CNC lathes benefit from Partmaker 2010
The latest version of Partmaker 2010 is launched by Delcam and is ideally positioned to assist programming CNC mill turn machines, cnc lathes and swiss type lathes. If you're business is a specialist ...New MTD website promoting cnc machine tools sees 1632 visitors
Everyday the Machine Tool Direct website is updated with new machine tool and tooling offers by suppliers of cnc lathes and cnc machining centres. ...CNC turning centres benefit from the new SwissCollet
Floyd Automatic Tooling improves the workholding capabilities of CNC turning centres with the new SwissCollet dead length collet system. Adaptable to fit any cnc lathe using a dead length collet syste...New Face CNC Milling Cutter Cuts Tooling Costs
A new DoPent pentagonal face CNC milling cutter from Tungaloy promises to cut tooling costs by up to 30% and deliver an economical solution to face milling. ...Machine Tools clean up
A new mobile unit for cleaning machine shops and machine tools from PH-Cleantec is now available from Air Cleaning Systems (acs)....New advanced automation equipment for Tungaloy
Tungaloy Corporation, a leading manufacturer of TAC s is constructing of a 15,500 square meter double-story TAC factory alongside current facilities at Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan.The most advanced autom...Yamazaki Mazak had 16 cnc machine tools on show
Yamazaki Mazak put 16 cnc machine tools through their paces with live cutting demonstrations in front of an audience of over 800 visitors at the recent opening of the company’s new 2500 m2 European Te...Sheet metal training centre for engineers
KMF (Precision Sheet Metal) is the UK’s leading manufacturer of precision sheet metal components and assemblies. ...CNC milling specialists exhibit at Subcon 2010
CNC milling and laser marking company WLR Engineering and large component specialist Stephenson Engineering are just two of the new exhibitors for Subcon 2010. Other new companies to sign up are contr...5 axis machining centre launched at Hurco open house
At an open house of its High Wycombe technical centre over 8th-10th December Hurco introduced a 5-axis machining centre model, the VMX42U with integral trunnion table. The machining centre joins a sim...Shearline Precision buy two 5 axis CNC machine tools
Shearline Precision purchase two 5 axis CNC machine tools and put together a new team of engineers to develop prototypes efficiently. Their cnc machine shop is now extensive and house's doosan, matsuu...CNC Machining company Unicut installed new clean room
cnc machining specialists install new clean room at their facility in Welwyn Garden City...CNC and Machining centre in cycle hole deburring
For CNC lathe and machining centre cycles as well as special purpose machine tools it is often necessary to deburr small holes. The new Bencere E-Z Burr series of deburring tools available from Mollar...Instant access to CNC Machine Programmer Training
The comprehensive CNC Programmer Training Courses (Fanuc and Heidenhain) cover everything from basic 2-axis lathes, right through to multi-axis turning centres and mill-turn machines, and 3-, 4- and 5...Haas Mini Mill CNC Machining Centre
When HAAS Automation introduced the Mini Mill in 2000, it quickly became one of the best selling cnc machines in the company’s history. Its combination of small footprint, full CNC capabilities and £2...Ward Hi Tech grows cnc vertical lathe business
The HNK CNC VTL range accommodates turning diameters ranging from 1200mm up to 6m capacity and features auto tool changers as standard. Hwacheon vertical turning centres feature turning diameter’s fr...Peter Colledge joins Haas
HAAS has employed two further sales people this year, with Peter Colledge being the latest addition with more in the pipeline over the coming weeks. We are a global entity with over 100 distributors w...New machining centre workholding
The productivity of a machining centre is increased significantly by using standard elements of the Lang modular automation system, available from workholding solution provider Thame Workholding. ...hard metal machining from LMT
CNC turning now accounts for the lion’s share of super alloy CNC machining and the decisive factor in determining an effective and practical tool life is the hardness of the coating to act as a heat s...Open mind release new software hypermill 2009
hypermill 2009 now released from Open Mind, with lots of new machining stratergies...TaeguTec Aluminium Cutters Have Plus Point for CNC milling
A new development from Taegutec maximises chip evacuation even when undertaking high speed and high feed cutting. The strengthened core diameter improves rigidity of the cutting edge whilst the enhanc...6 axis machining centre from Dorries
Airframe component supplier Moyola Precision Engineering, based in Castledawson, Northern Ireland, has strengthened its aerospace capability with investments in three high-speed, 6-axis machining cent...Samsys barfeeds opening UK subsidiary
The target market for Samsys includes manufacturers with sophisticated and ultra-productive turning operations and precision manufacturer end-users looking for a cost-effective, high-productivity auto...Precision Verification For Precision Engineering
Precision Verification For Precision Engineering provided by Flexible machining services...New centreless grinding machine
Monzesi Group Celebrates 90 Years Of Innovation With The Launch Of A New Centreless Grinding Machine...ITC new range for machine tools
ITC of Tamworth has introduced a range of Air Turbine Motor Mounts for upgrading the capability of robots, routing and deburring machines and cnc turning centres. ...Agie Charmilles launches new manufacturing service
Electrode Plus uses the very latest machine tools that include high-speed milling machines, 5-axis machining centres, multi-axis mill-turn centres and high-performance lathes and turning centres. ...UK Composite Strategy unveiled
The government has invested more into composites....FlashCut announces release of drill retrofit kit
FlashCut has announced the release of a retrofit kit to enhance precision engineering capabilities....VERICUT CNC announced new capabilities for users of Siemens PLM Software’s NX CAM
CGTech, the developer of VERICUT CNC verification and simulation software, announced new capabilities for users of Siemens PLM Software’s NX CAM. Accurate verification and simulation is vital for reli...Traditional craftsmen 'adopting new machining means'
Traditional craftsmen in South Tyrol are turning to milling machines to improve their work, it has been revealed....Start-ups in precision engineering should 'always think big'
Entrepreneurs in precision engineering should always think big, it is said....PartMaker proves to be huge success with medical firm
PartMaker has proved to be a great success for one business....Delcam to launch new footwear software in January
Delcam is to issue the newest versions of OrthoModel and OrthoMill at an upcoming event in Orlando in January....Cimatron to demonstrate precision engineering software at event
Cimatron will be attending the forthcoming Euromold conference to show off its precision engineering software....Ladas to be saved with milling machine investment
A leading French carmaker is giving milling machines to a struggling Russian automaker....Sharpcam online offering is 'perfect cheap option'
Sharpcam can provide users with a cheap precision engineering software package, according to the firm....Renishaw introduces new dental milling machine
Renishaw has announced a new dental milling machine for the market....Apprentice wins award for precision engineering skills
A leading apprentice has impressed with her precision engineering skills, winning an award this week....GibbsCAM partners with Clemson University
A CNC manufacturing expert has sent copies of its software to a leading US institution....Monzesi launches new range on 90th birthday
Monzesi Group has launched a new centreless grinding machine for its 90th anniversary....LMT provides great CNC tooling solution for Triumph
Following extensive trials at Triumph Motorcycles to improve critical inlet and exhaust valve guide production for its top-selling Daytona 675 Triple engine, a solution has been provided by LMT UK to ...New laser ablation machines from AgieCharmilles
GF AgieCharmilles has launched a new laser ablation machine....Yorkshire firm invests in Miyano CNC machining
A business from Yorkshire has explained its success after investing in Miyano's precision engineering offerings....TaeguTec launches new tooling
The TT6080 will bring many boosts to CNC milling machines, it is believed....Brawn's ascension to fame shows precision engineering roots
Ross Brawn's career began with milling machines, showing the scope for success in the industry....Mills training academy signs aerospace learning deal
Mills CNC hopes to improve precision engineering excellence with a new deal....Delcam upgrades flexibility of dental CNC program
The machining capabilities associated with a Delcam product for dentistry have been upgraded, it has been revealed....Japanese CNC machining specialist acquires Sony division
Precision engineering companies continue to defy the recession, with one buying a segment of Sony....Robotics specialist partners with UK precision engineering team
Garner Holt has announced his successful partnership with Delcam....Waterjet cutting tools are 'becoming way more popular'
The popularity of CNC machining via waterjet cutting is growing, it is believed....Tungaloy's RoundSplit is 'major success'
Tungaloy has announced the release of two new s....Bardons & Oliver introduces new CNC lathe
An American manufacturing firm has introduced a new CNC lathe range....Kasto opens new HQ in Milton Keynes
To serve more customers, Kasto has moved into its new premises in Milton Keynes....Precision engineering firm gains AS9100 accreditation
Clitheroe Engineering has made changes to its systems to improve its capacity and abilities in precision engineering....Precision engineering trade is 'far from dead'
Two MAG businesses continue to do well due to innovation....Architects celebrate milling machine-moulded building
CNC milling machines have been used to produce a strikingly-built art gallery in Nottingham....Young woman wins CNC lathe competition
A young female student in Taiwan has shocked her peers after coming out on top in a recent competition for using CNC lathes....Paragon D&E installs huge milling machine
The largest milling machine of its kind has been added to a Michigan company's factory....Delcam partners China's largest shoe firm
A precision engineering software firm has established a strong relationship with a Chinese footwear manufacturer....Mills CNC announces rental scheme for Doosan machines
The exclusive provider of Doosan milling machines has announced a plan available to all buyers....Precision engineering firm invests in video company
Shearline Precision Engineering has invested in a display company in order to tap into new markets....MAG releases new customer-led machining centre
MAG is currently promoting a new horizontal machining centre for its clients after discussions with them....Outsourcing proves to be winner for XYZ Machine Tools
XYZ has revealed that overseas sales continue to prove strong for the organisation....Delcam announces launch of integrated CAM system
Delcam is to launch its SolidWorks program at a Californian event next month....GibbsCAM announces new software package for CNC machining
Businesses will be more adept at creating items for milling with a new software package, according to its creators....Precision engineering businesses praised by mayor
The mayor of Basingstoke has praised the work of small businesses in the precision engineering world....CBI: Manufacturers are positive about futures
The CBI has found that businesses are comfortable with their situation going forward in its most recent survey....Manufacturing sector in UK rebounds during September
The outlook for the manufacturing sector looks promising after it recorded growth during September...."Brainwave sofa" uses milling machine technology for production
A CNC milling machine was harnessed to create an innovative sofa....Thame announces addition of Samchully parts
Thame is bolstering its offerings with the inclusion of workholding materials from Samchully....Leading laser-cutting firm invests in AgieCharmilles EDM machines
Amada has recently invested in precision engineering offerings from AgieCharmilles....Mollart five-axis machine proves to be huge success
Mollart's Centreplex has been met with praise after its successful application in a recent contract....Tornos promotes range of precision engineering tools
Tornos is offering a range of machine tools, including some introduced since the addition of Almac to its fold....Mills CNC 'very excited' by new Doosan offering
Mills CNC is extremely excited about the upcoming release of the VC630/5AX....Schunk offers complete five-axis toolholding solution
Schunk has announced several new toolholding pieces for five-axis machines....Precision engineering breakthrough discovers superconductor
Precision engineering is being used to improve the conductivity of metals to improve energy efficiency....ITC aids TC Engineering with CNC tooling
A range of tools from ITC has helped out a precision engineering firm in Hampshire....TaeguTec aims to make high-speed CNC machining even faster
TaeguTec has launched new CNC tooling inserts in order to improve high-speed cutting and milling....Quaife demonstrating precision engineering expertise in Cologne
An expert in gearboxes and other car components is currently showing its wares in Germany....Kasto aids Finnish steel experts with CNC tooling
The CNC tooling credentials of a UK subsidiary of a German manufacturer has helped out a Finnish steel stockholder....MAG introduces new machine tools for improved productivity
The new systems offered by MAG can cut down on energy expenditure, it is said....UK manufacturing is 'recovering'
The scene for UK manufacturing seems to be getting better, a new poll suggests....UK precision engineering company announces joint venture with Brazil
A fast-growing precision engineering company is now in a partnership with a Brazilian firm....UK manufacturing given 'major boost'
The government has announced more funding for a UK manufacturing centre....Trainee wins national award for precision engineering skills
A young trainee from Peterborough has been hailed for his abilities with precision engineering equipment....Delcam to host aerospace composites seminar
A precision engineering software manufacturer is hosting a free seminar for industry experts on aerospace materials....Precision engineer recognised for female contributions
A woman working in the world of precision engineering has been recognised for her contributions to the female employment environment....Coventry precision engineering firm takes over rival
A precision engineering firm has expanded through the acquisition of a rival....Yamazaki Mazak appoint new European managing director
A new managing director has been appointed for European operations at Yamazaki Mazak....Mills CNC launches used and ex-demo precision engineering website
To clear space for its new systems, Mills CNC has launched a website to sell used and ex-demo machine tools....Barker Collins celebrates 'out of the box' methods
Barker Collins promotes its innovative approach to precision engineering....Tornos announces new CNC machining system
Tornos has released a new machine tool for those wanting to expand precision engineering abilities....Yamazaki Mazak unveils opening dates for new technology centre
Yamazaki Mazak is proud to reveal the opening dates of its latest corporate addition....Ward CNC expands range of Hyundai-Kia machine tools
To appeal to a wider demographic of buyers, Ward CNC has expanded its line of boring centres....New expanding arbour system launched
A new SwissCollet expanding arbor system that improves workholding capabilities has been made available by Floyd Automatic Tooling....Artist turns to CNC machining to create sculptures
An artist has been using CNC machining to create a range of unique sculptures....NUM CNC helps restore Gleason gear hobber
NUM CNC has restored a precision engineering machine's controls....ITC announces new tooling range for high-end aerospace
ITC is set to premiere its new tooling range....Mastercam X4 now available
New CAD software has been released by Mastercam....Doosan CNC machining solutions 'increasingly popular'
More and more businesses are taking on Doosan machine tools from Mills CNC, it has been revealed....European project uses precision engineering for car body panels
A new precision engineering breakthrough has been made by experts in Europe....UK manufacturing and motorsport is 'envy of the world'
The F1 season has again highlighted the precision engineering skills and driver ability of the UK, it has been said....Precision engineering firm picks up manufacturing award
A Washington-based UK precision engineering firm has picked up a local manufacturing award....Methods introduces world-first CNC machining system
Methods Machine Tools has showed innovation and drive in its production of a world-first, it has been said....FeatureCAM to be demonstrated in three extra events
Precision engineering software is to be demonstrated more in the next few weeks after a successful set of demonstrations around the US....Dry cast iron turning given 'greener option' by LMT
A leading CNC tooling expert has released a new insert to enhance the green qualities of organisations around the world. ...Open Mind announces EMO 2009 success
A CNC machining software specialist has announced that its attendance at EMO was a huge success....Durham Precision Engineering invests another £250k
A precision engineering firm in the north-east has invested in its shopfloor....Delcam to show wide range of software at Donington Park event
Delcam is hoping to prove its mettle in front of new customers at an upcoming event in November....UK business activity shows rebound
Precision engineering could be turning a recessionary corner, according to new figures....Tiercel acquires John G Wilson in CNC machining merger
A technology group has acquired a CNC machining firm in order to expand its offerings to customers....Schunk Intec promotes workholding solutions
Schunk Intec has highlighted the importance of its workholding solutions for the market at large....Deep cavity machining targeted by ITC
ITC is hoping to aid those working with deep cavity drills with its newest CNC machining offering....Mayflower confident in provisions
A precision engineering company in Sheffield is comfortable with the range of services it can provide....NUMcut launched to provide novel tool head design
A British organisation has launched a new range of CNC tools for precision engineering....Mollart extends CNC machining capability at plant
An machining firm in the Neath Valley in Wales has announced an expansion to improve lead times....Floyd demonstrates new tooling at open house
A CNC tooling expert has demonstrated its wares at a recent open house event....Precision engineering site changes site location
In a bid to improve its standing in the precision engineering world, LMT has announced that it will be moving to a different location....Citizen and Miyano open house is 'great success'
A recent open house effort by a CNC machine tools company has been well-received by a number of organisations and attendees....Five-axis CNC machining system 'can produce one-tonne pieces'
A manufacturer has proudly claimed that its systems can deliver one-tonne pieces for machining....NSP Engineering makes major precision engineering investment
NSP Engineering believes that through investment, it can provide a much-improved service to consumers....New turning grades launched by TaeguTec
TaeguTec has announced that it will be launching a number of new turning grades for precision engineering applications....Precision engineering company announces Ford success
Quaife has revealed that it is now in full production of Ford Focus parts after signing a major precision engineering deal....SMW Autoblok introduces live tools to Haas CNC lathes
In an effort to boost its ties to Haas Automation, a tooling expert has designed a CNC lathe addition for the organisation's machines....Austrian CNC machine tools specialist hits EMO
The EMCO Group is attending EMO this week to show five simple CNC machining systems....PowerMILL 'keeps quality high'
A user of Delcam's PowerMILL CNC machining solution has praised the company....Delcam partners with 35 stands at EMO
Delcam is to partner with 35 companies at EMO this month....New Haas drill and tap machine tool released
A brand new offering from Haas Automation aims to deliver compact machining with full milling capabilities, it has been announced....CMT announces recession-busting German deal
A precision engineering firm based in Colchester has announced a major deal with a German company which will help its fortunes during the recession....Mazak is 'first choice for aerospace'
Mazak aims to surprise investors at an upcoming event in Manchester....DST to launch new CNC machining system at EMO
DST has announced its intention to release a new heavy-duty machine at EMO in Milan this week....TechnicalPharma doubles blister line output with new offering
A new feeder from TechnicalPharma allows businesses to double their blister line output, it has been revealed....GF AgieCharmilles to unveil new precision engineering technology
The upcoming EMO show in Italy will see AgieCharmilles unveil new precision engineering technology....Haas Automation appoints new role for expansion
In a bid to expand, Haas Automation has announced the appointment of an expert to a specially-created role....Mills CNC to target customers at Mach 2010
An upcoming CNC machining event will be attended by Mills CNC....Ward CNC introduces new heavy duty slant bed lathe
Precision engineering expert Ward CNC has announced the release of its newest heavy duty slant bed lathe....Wardsure celebrates machine warranty birthday
Ward Hi-Tech's warranty scheme is celebrating 20 years of providing extended warranties to organisations in the field of precision engineering....Barker Collins reports fresh orders at Offshore Europe
A recent get-together for the precision engineering market in Aberdeen has proved successful for Barker Collins....Citizen launches adaptive guide bush system for CNC lathes
Costs on sliding-head CNC lathes could be lowered by the newest release from Citizen....Ward CNC introduces new milling machine
Precision engineering expert Ward CNC has announced the release of its newest milling machine....Laser sintering of titanium gains market importance, says EOS
The popularity of laser sintering is only set to rise, according to precision engineering experts in the field....Kasto announces new saws for aluminium and plastic
Kasto has launched a few new saws to help with mitre joints and other applications....Turbex increases productivity at Slough company
A precision engineering cleaning company has sealed a deal with a UK manufacturer to improve its productivity, it has been said....New generation of laser sensor 'increases speed and quality of welding'
A smart laser sensor has been introduced to the market by a British precision engineering firm....New CNC milling machine inserts will 'boost performance'
Organisations wanting to improve their milling machine offerings to other companies may wish to look to WNT for their CNC tooling options....New managing director announced at AgieCharmilles
GF AgieCharmilles has announced the appointment of a new managing director....Ceratizit cuts production times at JRG
JRG, a Swiss precision engineering company working in the water and heating market, has consulted Ceratizit on its CNC tooling options....Kasto relocates and celebrates with open house
Kasto has moved its premises to Milton Keynes from Southampton to be closer to most of its clients....Compact horizontal machining centres from Haas 'promote versatility'
Haas is aiming to deliver big production-style machining to companies short on space....New vertical machining centre launched by Haas
Haas has announced the launch of a new vertical machining centre for big parts in the aerospace and composite industries....Upgrades announced by Hurco
Hurco has announced improved performance points on its best-selling vertical machining centres....Geo Kingsbury announces new cleaning system
A precision engineering firm has announced its latest offering for the cleaning market....Turbex to launch aqueous cleaning system
Turbex is to launch a new aqueous cleaning system at an upcoming machine tools event....Rotherham factory installs Mills CNC machining centre
A precision engineering firm in Rotherham has installed a new offering from Mills CNC: a Doosan DNM 500 vertical machining centre....Turning machines 'perfect for wind power industry'
The importance of machine tools in the renewable energy market has been highlighted....Tyne and Wear precision engineering firm expands
A company near Newcastle has expanded and invested in new CNC lathes and other machine tools, it is reported....GibbsCAM demonstrates MTM at Mazak event
GibbsCAM has extended its relationship with machine tools maker Mazak through a partnerhip with the organisation at a tool show....Delcam unveils healthcare division
A company producing software for milling machines and turning centres has established a dedicated healthcare division to focus on other important businesses....Stama America announces five-axis CNC machine tool
In order to boost the medical precision engineering market, Stama America has launched a new milling machine designed for continuous production....Precision engineering firm buys huge plate rolling machine
A precision engineering firm in the West Midlands has invested in one of the largest plate rolling machines in the UK, it has emerged....GibbsCAM announces participation at EMO
Another major supplier of software to the precision engineering market has announced its intention to attend EMO in Milan next month....Mollart helps US precision engineering company
Mollart Engineering's technology has led to a £1.5 million installation success in the US....New Citizen offering 'is great for super precision jobs'
Citizen Machinery has announced a new super-precision six-axis CNC lathe....Siemens to showcase new system at EMO
Siemens is to demonstrate a combination of PLM software and production systems at an upcoming Italian machine tools event....ITC announces new Air Turbine Spindles
ITC hopes to send the competition into a spin with its new range of Air Turbine Spindles....TaeguTec extends turning facilities
TaeguTec's turning program is being extended with the addition of an extension to the modular T-Clamp system....US precision engineering firm buys Wolves factory
A factory in Wolverhampton has been bought by a US precision engineering firm specialising in aerospace and defence contracts....Aston Martin partners with precision engineering software firm
A leading British car manufacturer famous for its precision engineering is partnering with a firm to improve its production process....Scottish firm invests more in CNC lathes
A Scottish precision engineering firm has put more money into its CNC lathes, it has been announced....UK manufacturing recovery will be 'piecemeal'
While recovery in the UK manufacturing sector will be slow, it is certainly happening, according to one expert....Business confidence at '15-month high'
A new study has found that business confidence has hit a 15-month high, spelling good news for the likes of UK manufacturing....Exeter University profits from CNC machine tool investment
Students and tutors at a university in the south-west of England are benefiting from a precision engineering machine capable of 3D printing....Mills CNC announces new customer and visitor centre
Mills CNC, a leading provider of milling machines and precision engineering offerings in the UK, has announced its new Customer & Visitor Centre....Renishaw adds to range of probe products
A precision engineering organisation has announced that it is extending its probe and software product offerings....Gildemeister and PartMaker team up to improve productivity
The world of precision engineering may be given a boost after PartMaker and Gildemeister announced they would be working in a strategic partnership....North American debut for CNC machine tool software
PartMaker Version 2010 is to make its debut in North America at a number of shows on the continent....Science Museum event proves to be popular
A precision engineering event at the Science Museum in London has proved to be a great success, according to event organisers....Multi-choice milling machine support provided by TaeguTec
TaeguTec has announced new CNC tooling options for milling machines in the UK....Schunk's new clamping system unveiled
Schunk hopes to blitz the competition with its newest offering for those desiring work-holding systems. ...New innovation centre partners with ITC
A university challenge of a different kind is facing ITC, a precision engineering firm looking to aid a new project....Hydrafeed barfeed systems 'great for automation'
Hydrafeed has announced the success of its Hydrafeed barfeed CNC tooling system for precision engineering firms....Delcam to attend Milan precision engineering show
A leading show for footwear experts is to be attended by Delcam, the world's largest provider of CADCAM software to the footwear industry....Health & Safety exhibition to welcome ACS
A machine tools event concerning cleaning will welcome Air Cleaning Systems, which will preview its airborne particulate removal systems....Confidence Package gets another major backer
The Confidence Package offered by Ward Hi-Tech has become another firm favourite for another precision engineering company....Infinity machining centre range announced by Hartford
A range of double-column, high-accuracy machining centres has been announced by Hartford....UK precision engineering firm ships nuclear pieces to China
A UK company has made a first: sending the first UK-manufactured component for the Chinese nuclear programme....Precision engineering provides car with "ballerina-like balance"
The use of precision engineering in the automotive sector is getting more complex, with the most recent Mercedes offering proving this, it is said....Hampson sells subsidiary wing
International aerospace and precision engineering expert Hampson Industries has sold its subsidiary to focus on other projects....CNC machine tool expands abilities of Lowestoft firm
A Lowestoft precision engineering firm is in good standing due to the recent expansion of its facilities, it has been announced....Teesside 'well-equipped' for precision engineering growth
The north-east could prove to be a great area for the development of a precision engineering product, it is believed....Ward Hi-Tech Confidence Package is 'great success'
The Confidence Package offered by Ward Hi-Tech is a great success with buyers, it has been announced....Delcam to showcase Tribrid Modelling at TCT
Delcam will be giving a demonstration of its Tribrid Modelling design software....Horizontal machining centre 'suited to complex contouring'
Heller has announced the extension of its H Series range of horizontal machining centres....Precision engineering firm 'comfortable with future direction'
A Fawcett Precision Engineers has high hopes for the future....British CNC machining software attributed to top film's props
I, Robot - a film starring Will Smith - saw the actor being tooled up with a weapon via a British firm's precision engineering software, it has been announced....Ward CNC to showcase at EMO
Another company has added itself to the EMO ranks and will demonstrate its milling machines and CNC lathes at the machine tools show in October....NWDA provides aerospace firm with grant
A company specialising in the production of aerospace components has been given a grant to expand on its precision engineering operations....Notts precision engineering firm upgrades systems
A precision engineering firm from Nottingham is expecting improved services with a new system installation....Unicut appoints new technical sales manager
In order to improve its standing as a precision subcontract machinist, Unicut has appointed a new technical sales manager....ITC announces new chamfer tool
ITC is proud to announce an extension to its 4071 Cyber Series of chamfer tools....LMT adds to CNC tooling range
LMT has announced two new additions to its Steeltec range of turning inserts....Bar pullers can 'automate any CNC lathe cheaply'
By using CNC bar pullers, a company can automate its precision engineering operations with greater ease, it is believed....Delcam to premiere FeatureCAM in triple launch
Delcam is heading over to the US to launch its FeatureCAM product in three locations....CNC machining firm highlights eco-drive
A precision engineering firm is promoting its money-saving equipment to a market characterised by cost-cutting initiatives....Mills CNC looks to the future with new range
Mills CNC has high hopes for its new offer of Doosan vertical machining centres with Heidenhain controls....Mills CNC records strong sales in first half of year
Mills CNC, a leading provider of CNC lathes and milling machines, continues to defy the recession by recording impressive profits....Schunk expands product range with compact ring indexing table
Schunk has announced the release of a new compact ring indexing table....Open Mind to demonstrate CNC machining software at EMO
Open Mind Technologies will demonstrate its CADCAM solution at the upcoming EMO 2009 gathering in Milan this October....TaeguTec announces new inserts for CNC machining
A range of new inserts has been announced by TaeguTec, designed especially for stainless steel....Citizen Machinery to promote sliding head CNC lathes at EMO
The upcoming EMO event will see Citizen Machinery promoting a number of sliding head CNC lathes....MAG ships machine tools to Russian Boeing production
A precision engineering expert has just shipped a CNC machine tool system to Russia to aid with an aerospace product....Barker Collins will 'bring innovation' to Aberdeen
Barker Collins hopes to gain custom through innovation when it attends a leading precision engineering event this September....Ward Hi-Tech continues to defy economic trends
Ward Hi-Tech continues to hit the high notes with investors....Ward Hi-Tech offers new CNC machining buying scheme
Ward Hi-Tech is providing buyers with a unique buying opportunity with no strings attached....Two machine tools experts lined up for EMO
CNC machining experts will not be in short supply at the upcoming EMO week in Milan, it can be said....AgieCharmilles aims for all-night automation
GF AgieCharmilles, a leading provider of EDM and CNC milling machines for the modern market, has launched a new range of spark erosion machines....CNC machining firm is flying high
Despite the recession, one firm continues to defy the economic climate....Precision engineering firm joins up to oil and gas initiative
A precision engineering firm has joined up to a major initiative to improve the fortunes of companies in the UK, including those using CNC machine tools....Hypertherm CNC offers new solution
Hypertherm is offering a new single solution for the metal-cutting market....Partmaker to be previewed at CNC machine tools show
Delcam is to preview its PartMaker software at an upcoming event....Design times cut by 80% with Delcam
Delcam, a precision engineering software designer, has allowed a firm to save 80 per cent on its design times....Hampson secures new contracts
A global precision engineering firm continues to do well despite the recession, securing new CNC tooling contracts worth $4 million....Precision engineering project 'could revolutionise F1'
A north-east company may revolutionise the world of Formula One racing following a recent investment from a local organisation....DP Technology backs Haas precision engineering scheme
Haas' HTEC program continues to go from strength to strength, it has been revealed....Pre-owned Citizen CNC machines 'available for trial' in Watford
A collection of Citizen CNC sliding head turning centres are currently available for trial at the firm's showroom in Watford....AgieCharmilles unveils new precision engineering machines
AgieCharmilles has introduced a new range of high-performance EDM machines....Ward Hi-Tech to supply Dah Lih centres with spindles as standard
Ward Hi-Tech to supply Dah Lih machining centres with taper contact spindles as standard...New Schunk Intec CNC handling system
Schunk Intec has released a new cartesian arm handling system....ITC launches new CNC machining catalogue
CNC machining firm ITC has launched its latest catalogue of tooling products....New CNC tooling options from TaeguTec
TaeguTec has released its new range of CNC tooling options....MAG releases new vertical machining centre
The first of a new range of CNC machining centres from MAG is to be exhibited at EMO Milan later this year....Precision engineering firm overcomes tooling problem
An American precision engineering firm has overcome a problem in its CNC machining workshop to avoid downtime....International standards secured by Irish precision engineering firm
A precision engineering specialist from Limerick has secured international standards in both aerospace and medicine....Precision engineering future secured by merger
A precision engineering firm in Ballymena has been bought out following its director's retirement....Swiss LNS Group to showcase new designs
A machine tool producer is to demonstrate its new wares at an upcoming world exhibition for precision engineering....Kitigawa-NorthTech expands chuck offerings
A major CNC machine tool supplier has announced the expansion of its chuck line-up....Tormach unveils newest machine tool inserts
A precision engineering expert has unveiled a new line of CNC tooling inserts....Soraluce to demonstrate high-performance machine tools
In a bid to gain recognition from the machine tool community, Spanish firm Soraluce is to demonstrate its machines at an upcoming event....Kelyniam announces first CNC machine tool for polymers
A company from the US has announced that it is to start manufacturing polymer-based artificial implants with the help of CNC machine tools....UK manufacturers are 'well prepared' for growth
Those working in the precision engineering industry are well-prepared for growth in the next 18 months, it is said....Delcam to showcase new software for jewellery community
Jewellery makers may be boosted by the latest announcement from precision engineering experts at Delcam....Renishaw announces precision engineering software's next step
CNC machine tools may be enhanced with Renishaw's latest offering for precision engineering....Firm appoints new member to expand machine tool services
CNC International has appointed an expert to expand its services in the recession....Hydrostatic milling and grinding together on one Kern machine
Kern has released a new package for those wanting hydrostatic milling and grinding on one machine....Doosan launches biggest machining centre yet
Doosan's newest horizontal machining centre is also its biggest, it has been revealed....CNC lathes introduced by Dalian
Dalian has announced the release of a series of CNC flat bed lathes....CNC training provisions extended by Mills CNC
A new training manager has been appointed at Mills CNC....Precision engineering firm's racing team continues to succeed
A British Superbike Championship team sponsored by a leading precision engineering firm continues to go from strength to strength, it is reported....Customer support boosted by CNC tooling training
LMT will be able to provide better customer service following an intense training course in Austria regarding CNC tooling, it has been announced....Hurco Open House is 'huge success'
Free training at a recent CNC machine tools event has proved to be popular, according to organisers....SYITC welcomes precision engineering expert
A businessman specialising in precision engineering has been appointed as business development manager in South Yorkshire, it has been reported....GF AgieCharmilles highlights importance of automation for precision engineering
Milling machine tool specialist GF AgieCharmilles has launched a new automation resource for manufacturers....New CNC machining centres from Hardinge
Precision engineering firm Hardinge has announced its new range of five-axis machines....Autodesk offers 0% finance for new software offering
Autodesk is offering its software on 0% finance....Hardinge announces attendance at Milan precision engineering show
Hardinge Machine Tools will be attending a precision engineering show in Milan in October, it has been announced....Footwear industry 'boosted' by Delcam release
The leading supplier of software to the footwear industry has announced a new addition to its line of products....Vero announces new software for precision engineering
A new multi-axis CAM solution has been lined up by Vero Software....Autoy announces doubled working space
Autoy has announced the expansion of its facilities in the north-west....US precision engineering firm partners with Sheffield University
Ohio-based precision engineering firm WARDJet has partnered with the University of Sheffield in a £60 million engineering effort....Schunk announces tool presetting and measuring device
Machine downtime will be minimised through an investment in the TRISet, according to Schunk....Power Machinery announces Tornos MultiAlpha 8x20
Tornos technology is expanding to new markets across the world....Mitsui targets low and mid-volume customers with CNC machining centre
Mitsui Seiki has announced that several of its customers are looking to create 10-14 class ring gears in low and mid-volumes, targeting these consumers with a particular milling machine....Global CNC micro-manufacturing event to hit Coventry
A micro, precision and nano manufacturing event is visiting Coventry this autumn....Soraluce is 'at forefront of green CNC machining'
Soraluce has joined forces with Ward CNC in order for people to get ecologically-friendly CNC machine tools across the UK....Roland announces new CNC milling machine
Roland has announced the release of a new prototype-manufacturing CNC milling machine....Delcam software proves useful in Ukraine
Delcam, a UK manufacturer of CNC software, is proving to be helpful to one precision engineering firm in the former Soviet Union, it has been revealed....Vero Software releases new CNC machining solution
A new CAM solution for CNC machining centres has been unveiled by Vero Software....Renishaw launches new CNC machining software
UK-based firm Renishaw is to release its latest CNC machining software, OMV Pro....LMT tools-up turn milling macine
Precision engineering firm has answered a call to tool-up a turn milling process for CNC machining centres....ITC launches new CNC machining cutters
The latest solid carbide end mills for aluminium machining have been released by precision engineering firm ITC....TaeguTec launches new CNC machining milling centre
Precision engineering firm TaeguTec has released its latest CNC machining offering....TaeguTec launches new grade for turning centres
New turning centre solutions from TaeguTec....Makino introduces new CNC machining centres
A Japanese machine tool builder has introduced two new CNC machining centres....NCMT awarded CNC machining distributorship
NCMT has been awarded an exclusive distributorship for precision engineering firms in the UK....NCMT appointed CNC machining agency
NCMT has been appointed the sole agent for Speroni in the UK and Ireland....ITC extends line due to popular demand
A precision engineering tooling specialist has expanded a line following positive feedback from its customers....Bentley CNC machining expert makes UK World Skills team
A CNC machining expert working with Bentley has been selected to represent the UK at an upcoming world precision engineering event....Manufacturing and product design diploma starts in September
The Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design is to be introduced to schools around the country in September....Precision engineering software experts target Vietnam
The Vietnamese market is being targeted by precision engineering company Delcam....CNC machining springs into life
Texas-based spring manufacturer has added three new CNC machining centres to its Houston operation....Exotic alloy CNC machining 'enhanced' by TaeguTec
TaeguTec has announced the launch of a new set of tools for CNC machining....UK manufacturing 'needs wireless solutions for success'
Wireless technology offers a fantastic way to help with manufacturing processes, it is said....Crest Engineering fined for gross safety negligence
Crest Engineering has been successfully prosecuted for poor health and safety....Bi-metal bandsaws 'last 60 per cent longer' than rivals
The newest release by LENOX has been touted as a rival-beater in regards to its performance....Laser-sintering is 'great' for creating tooling inserts
A white paper has been released by a DMLS specialist....LENOX announces new CNC machining bandsaw blades
LENOX has announced a new set of blades for major cutting initiatives....Jones & Shipman announce new precision engineering technology
The Ultragrind CNC has been released by J&S....Siemens CNC machining recommended by Northrop Grumman
Siemens Energy & Automation has announced that following extensive testing and evaluation, Northrop Grumman Corporation Aerospace Systems is recommending Siemens CNC machining technology....Engineering mogul to sell company to employees
An owner of a precision engineering company has sold the organisation to his employees....New precision engineering facility opens at school
A school has opened a new facility with CNC machining capabilities....AgieCharmilles launches two TWO machines
Two EDM machines have been announced by GF AgieCharmilles....Subcon reports rise in visitor numbers
Subcom is delighted with its figures despite the recession....Far-sighted investors 'may want to look to Delcam'
Delcam has been named as a company worth investing in....Delcam issues parallel processing guide
A free guide to CNC machining has been introduced by Delcam....CNC machining put to alternative use
An Australian artist has used precision engineering to his advantage....More free CNC Appreciation Days scheduled
Free-of-charge CNC Appreciation Days are on offer to those interested in precision engineering....Schenke announces new CNC lathe
A third CNC lathe is heading to a major CNC machining firm in the US....Repairs are 'more cost effective' through UK firm
Repairing is sometimes better than buying brand new items, one firm stresses....Invest NI backs precision engineering companies at air show
Invest NI has backed a range of CNC machining companies at the Paris Air Show....Precision engineering firm excited about Wimbledon roof
Wimbledon's new roof is an exciting prospect for its creators, it is reported....LMT wins contract with Volkswagen in China
LMT has become the primary supplier of CNC tooling at a facility in the Far East....CNC machining investment gives long-term stability to company
A firm from Rushden is going from strength to strength through investment in CNC machine tools....Hardinge open house event was "roaring success"
An open house event has been celebrated as a huge success....Skills 'Olympics' to see UK CNC milling experts in action
Two Bentley Motors workers aim to please at an upcoming skills contest....Delcam Crispin adds anatomical options for precision engineering
Delcam has announced upgrades to its orthotics software....Ward CNC 'puts customer first'
Ward CNC has invested a lot of money into customer services, it has been revealed....New large-format CNC router line announced
A new large-format CNC router line aiming to help people wanting to use CNC machining for areas of 4ft x 8ft and upwards....Vision announces two new CNC routers
Vision has announced the release of two new CNC routers....Micro-manufacturing intro to be provided by uni
A one-day course on micro and nano-machining is happening at a Midlands university this year....Delcam aims for new customers through webinars
Delcam is taking its product to a global market through webinars....GibbsCAM to demonstrate with Haas
GibbsCAM is joining forces with CNC maching expert Haas....PPE completes new expansion ahead of schedule
A precision engineering firm has completed its expansion quicker than anticipated....Precision engineering firm signs up to supply chain initiative
A West Midlands firm has signed up to a scheme to enhance its status in the CNC machining industry....Turkish precision engineering firm has 'great potential' with UK partner
A Turkish CNC machining firm is doing well with its UK partner, it has been reported....Toolholding demos to 'go nationwide'
LMT is to travel around the UK with a customised demonstration vehicle to show the benefits of its products. ...Hurco Open House to see Delcam CNC machining showcase
Delcam will show its latest version of PowerMILL at an Open House event....New cutters 'drastically reduce CNC machining times'
ITC has announced its new range of Hanita tools....Paris Air Show to exhibit leading precision engineering firms
The Paris Air Show is to attract a number of CNC machining experts....Slowdown expected for precision engineering firm despite success
A precision engineering firm is well-prepared for a further downturn, it is reported....High-end dental bridges provided by new CAM program
A new dental-based CAM package has been released by Open Mind Technologies....CNC machining firm rebrands for future
Cincinnati Machine Limited has changed its brand to better reflect its range....New EDM CNC machine launched by AgieCharmilles
GF AgieCharmilles has launched a new high-performance wire EDM system....Precision engineering firm expands to meet demand
A precision engineering subcontractor is expanding its working space to undertake bigger jobs....Bridge-type machining centres introduced by Hurco
Hurco has announced the launch of the DCX 22-40, DCX 22-50 and the DCX 32....Older workers are 'great resource' in precision engineering
More experienced workers are necessary for training and other initiatives, it is said....UK manufacturing industry 'see credit availability improving'
Credit availability is dropping less sharply, it has been said....Five-axis CNC machining helps US firm
Multi-axis machining is a welcome investment for one firm....Manufacturing in UK shows signs of recovery
Decline in UK manufacturing is slowing, it is said....CNC machining firm tools up to fight recession
Hydrafeed has expanded its offering of CNC tooling in a bid to help itself and others through the recession....PowerMILL goes on tour
PowerMILL technology is to be demonstrated at five British locations....Firm follows up accreditation with CNC lathe investment
A machining company has invested in a sliding head CNC lathe following recent accreditation....New CNC routers from Vision Engraving Systems
A new range of CNC routers has been unveiled by Vision Engraving Systems....Mastercam X4 released for precision engineering
CNC Software has announced the release of its latest offering, Mastercam X4....Die-sink machines launched by AgieCharmilles
AgieCharmilles has announced the launch of a new range of advanced die-sink machines....Precision engineering helps develop limb support
Sheffield University has used precision engineering to design a prototype limb support....Manufacturers urged to continue investment in training
Training must be invested in for the future, the EEF believes....F1 challenge teaches children about precision engineering
F1 and schools are combining to improve manufacturing skills....Clifton Precision Engineering becomes Cube following rescue
Clifton Precision Engineering has been rescued by an investment firm in Birmingham....CNC milling service puts Acro 'in first place'
A UK sub-contractor has spoken of its CNC milling advancements following a software and hardware combination....GibbsCAM demonstrates 5-axis CNC machining enhancements
A CNC machining software company has been exhibiting its new software with enhanced features....New CNC tooling range revealed
LMT has announced a new range of CNC tooling products for machining centres....US CNC machine tool consumption improves
CNC machine tools are doing well in the US, it has been said....Manufacturing in the UK has shown 'impressive determination'
Precision engineering is showing strength in the downturn despite the economy, it is said....New orthotics software to be launched by Delcam
Delcam is launching a new version of its OrthoModel software....CNC machining firm offers moulded parts services
Proto Labs has announced that it is now making moulds and can ship real injection moulded parts....Staffs CNC machining firm secures aerospace accreditation
A West Midlands company has achieved the AS 9100 aerospace quality standard....GibbsCAM certified again for CNC software
Gibbs has announced its certification for another year by a leading software analysis firm....Preview for 'fastest-ever CAM' by Delcam
Delcam is to preview its fastest-ever system at EASTEC....hyperMILL is 'great' for medical subcontractor
Open Mind Technologies has assisted a precision engineering subcontracting company to produce complex components....Automation has 'many benefits'
AgieCharmilles highlights several reasons as to why automation is key to long-term performance....New coolants developed for CNC sliding head turning centres
CNC sliding head lathes are being targeted with a new range of coolant insert holders....Bumotec launches new multi-tasking CNC machining centre
Bumotec has launched its new S191 multi-tasking CNC machining centre....Technoturn embraces engineering apprenticeships
A precision engineering company has explained its motives behind its apprenticeship scheme....Automation of CNC machining 'brings about increased productivity'
Businesses must embrace automation if they want to be successful, it was stated....Renewable energy touted by NI workshop
Renewable energy could generate lots of business for precision engineering, it is said....CNC machining firm reduces carbon footprint
A new compressed air system has been installed by Claro Precision Engineering to improve eco-credentials....Haas partnership with US school pays off
The benefits of precision engineering are being passed on to a new generation of students through a Haas investment....CAD centre offers structural engineering assistance
A range of structural engineering services could boost precision engineering projects, one company states....Titanium CNC machining efficiency seminars planned
CNC machining efficiency tips will be offered to engineers at the latest round of seminars from NCMT....Esab launches Sabre DX for CNC cutting
A new cutting machine has been introduced by Esab Cutting Systems....Minuteman XA 'complements existing CNC machining tasks'
The Minuteman XA has been released by Accura Technics....'Flexibility increased' by new Mazak CNC machining centre
Mazak has announced the release of its new vertical machining centre, the VTC-800/30SR....Cleaning machines 'tailored for standard prices'
A Finnish manufacturer is offering workshops the chance to customise their machine tools at no extra cost....Schaublin CNC machining 'desirable for medical sector'
Schaublin Machine Tools Ltd offers the healthcare and medical sector great deals, it is said....New benches released by ACS
ACS has announced the launch of its redesigned benches for use in CNC machining....Precision engineering pioneer passes away
The designer of high-end cutlery and a major entrepreneur of the CNC machining trade has passed away....Ed Miliband backs green technology for precision engineering
A precision engineering firm is benefitting from a new initiative by the government to introduce more carbon-efficient practices....CNC software firm appoints new managing director
Delcam is to appoint a new managing director....UK CNC machining specialist records 5% growth
A CNC machining company has announced that it has recorded five per cent growth for 2008/2009....Weak pound is driving sales for UK CNC manufacturer
A CNC firm has commented on its consistent demand for work due to the credit crunch....Metalrax reorganises to focus on precision engineering
Metalrax has sold a loss-making division of its company in order to focus its business on precision engineering....Global faith in CNC technology 'slowly being restored'
A lot of faith in precision engineering and associated industries is being restored globally, it is stated....Tees Valley a 'haven for precision engineering companies'
An area of the Tees Valley has been described as a "magnet for fast growth"....CNC machining company celebrates 10th birthday
A CNC machining company is celebrating its tenth birthday this week....Extension module for CNC machining 'sets new standards'
Schunk Intec has introduced a new extension capable of replacing the need for auxiliary equipment....FabLabs provides CNC machining to new generation
Britain's first FabLab has been launched in Manchester....Precision engineering firm announces improved sales
Another CNC company has announced that is emerging stronger despite the recession....CNC rotary tables protected by new offer
A leading supplier of CNC rotary tables has launched a new annual service contract scheme....CNC suppliers supported by UK firm in Canada
A British manufacturer of software is supporting a broad range of products at an upcoming event in Canada....Turbex improved CNC service with website upgrade
Turbex, has announced upgrades to its website....Aerospace targeted with new CNC machining centre
A five-axis CNC machining centre has been targeted at the aerospace market by Makino....CNC rotary tables protected by new offer
A CNC rotary table specialist has launched a new annual service contract scheme to cover its products....UK precision engineering firm expands to Australia
Delcam is expanding its operations with the help of an Australian reseller....Ward CNC promotes power of Edgecam CADCAM technology
Ward CNC has announced that Edgecam is now the firm's preferred CAD/CAM partner....Subcon has 'great line-up' of CNC experts
Subcon 2009 has announced a major line-up of speakers for this year's event at the NEC....Precision engineering firm invests in future students
A firm in Basingstoke has donated equipment to a local school, it has been reported....UK manufacturing 'set for revival'
The manufacturing industry is set for a revival, an expert has claimed....Advanced CNC machining software 'boosts productivity'
A 3D simulator package for CNC lathes has been launched by NUM....Safety in precision machining 'provided by Schunk CNC technology'
Schunk tools can deliver much-needed precision every time, according to a user of the technology....Floyd announces new tools for CNC sliding head lathes
Floyd Automatic Tooling has announced the release of new tools for companies using CNC sliding head lathes....Confidence in eurozone manufacturing 'may have bottomed out'
The effects of the current economic climate on manufacturing inside the eurozone have dwindled, a new survey has stated....New Edgecam system to be displayed at CNC show
A specialist reseller is to show the newest systems from Planit Software at a major precision engineering show....Exporting should be 'primary objective' for manufacturing companies
Companies ought to look to foreign buyers and exporting as an option in the current market, one expert has said....Precision engineering firm looks to capitalise on move from outsourcing
A supplier of custom-built pumps and valves has announced its ambitions to grow during the recession....DMG's ECOline UK launch backed by Delcam
Delcam is to provide a number of computer programs for DMG's newest systems....Kasto extends CNC cutting tools line from FOM
Kasto has announced additions to its line=up from Italian precision engineering expert FOM....Subcontracting to Beakbane is 'great in current climate'
Beakbane is now entering subcontracting for precision engineering operations, it has been announced....Precision milling machine announced by Esab
A new CNC milling machine which uses plasma technology has been launched....Precision engineering is 'more diverse industry'
Engineering is more diverse than other industries and provides many more opportunities than other professions, it has been stated....Govt focus on precision engineering is 'welcome'
The recent announcement by the government regarding its strategy for precision engineering has been welcomed by the Trades Union Congress (TUC)....CNC lathes targeted by company's event attendance
PartMaker has announced its attendance at PMTS 2009 in Ohio this month....Delcam announces much-improved CNC machining software
Delcam has announced that its FeatureCAM system has helped out a client by reducing programming times by 75 per cent....Open source code released for CNC machine tool users
An open-syntax format for machine control code has been announced for developers....Multi-task machining to be demonstrated by CNC firm
GibbsCAM is to begin demonstrations of its newest release for precision engineering....GibbsCAM extends collaboration with Mazak
GibbsCAM has announced that it has extended its collaboration with the Mazak Corporation....Rainford Precision restructures to enhance market status
Rainford Precision has merged with Deckel Grinders of Germany to become Rainford Precision Machines Ltd....Schunk launches new chuck for high efficiency on CNC lathes
A new versatile three-jaw chuck for CNC lathes has been launched by Schunk....Scotland 'should not give up on precision engineering'
The Scottish industrial sector should not give up on precision engineering as an industry despite booming tourism, it is asserted....EOS and ALM announce precision engineering partnership
EOS and ALM have joined forces, it has been announced....Good business sense pays off for CNC machining organisation
Norjon Engineers has revealed how it has remained a strong competitor in the current climate....Leader CNC announces three new CNC machinery installations
An established CNC company has gained contracts worth £1.6 million....Total deburring system 'perfect for CNC machining of sheet metal'
A new range of CNC machine tools for deburring has been launched by SurTech....British precision engineering firm looks towards expansion
A north-east company has been given a grant for expansion despite the effects of the current financial downturn....British precision engineering consortium aim for nuclear contract
A nuclear reactor contract is up for grabs, with a UK consortium launching a bid for it....UK precision engineering 'benefitting from weak pound'
Many organisations are turning to the UK due to exchange rates, it is said....3D CNC machining technology adopted by Great Yarmouth firm
Acro Precision Technology has announced production of military-standard heatsinks for electronic systems....Precision engineering firm showcasing in Japan
An Israeli precision engineering firm is attending a global trade show in Japan this week....Industry development in CNC machining for wind turbine molding unveiled
The production of wind turbines is to be enhanced by a new release, it has been stated....DMG announces new CNC lathe partnership
DMG has announced the latest Gildemeister machine in its growing inventory....Panel process manufacturing aided by new CNC router
The processing of panels could be much easier after the latest offering by Techno....New expansion for precision engineering at M&A
M&A Engineering has put down the first bricks for its new facility in Milford Haven....Precision engineering efficiency aimed for by new brand
A new divisional brand has been created by a CAD/CAM specialist to help companies in CNC machining improve efficiency....MTL enters next phase of investment programme
A Sheffield-based precision engineering company has announced the next stage of its investment programme....Hyundai-Kia CNC machining options are 'very cost-effective'
Hyundai-Kia's provides "highly productive, highly flexible and very cost-effective" solutions, it has been said....Mills CNC records 'spectacular' machining sales in Q1
The first-quarter of 2009 provided an excellent time for a major supplier of precision engineering systems....Precision engineering firm announces strong expansion
A US precision engineering firm which has highlighted the continued success of the industry on a global scale....Manufacturing company holds price of CAD/CAM for 11th year
A Germany company is holding the price of its CAD/CAM solution for CNC machining back for an eleventh successive year....North-east CNC machining company 'shows continued success'
A small CNC machining company in the north-east of England continues to do well in the current climate, it has been reported....Datron Dynamics to unveil new CNC machining centre
Datron Dynamics is to unveil an automated, five axis, high-speed CNC machining centre for small part manufacturing next month....CNC machining firm aims to corner compact market
A Colchester firm has carried out a "shrewd move" by restricting the size of components which its Vector machine can handle....Precision engineering firm opens up CNC water jet systems
A major provider of ultra-high pressure water jet systems to aid precision engineering projects is opening its doors to new projects....Subcon 2009 provides 'unrivalled chances' for precision engineering
Subcon 2009 aims to give visitors an "unrivalled chance" to look into strategies for manufacturing through subcontracting....CNC Machining: Ward CNC announces biggest stand at Mach
Ward CNC will be demonstrating its wares at its largest stand ever at MACH 2010....CNC machining firm chosen to manage precision engineering project
Delcam has been chosen to head up a major project....CNC machining grippers announced by Schunk
Schunk Intec has announced its newest series of three-finger centric grippers, the PZB-plus, in order to act as a central bore designed as a fitting....New cleaning tool for CNC machining unveiled
British agent NCMT has announced its deal with BIG Daishowa to supply its new range of covers known as T-slot Clean....Precision engineering students develop hip joints
A group of precision engineering students have produced a new design for hip replacement joints....Southampton-based precision engineering firm wins top accreditation
A major precision engineering firm has been accredited by a leading organisation which promotes health and safety in the workplace....Precision Engineering: UK manufacturers 'must consider alternatives to pay freezes'
Employers ought to look for better methods to respond to the financial threats of the economic recession, an expert has said....Improved CNC machining productivity 'benefits customers'
Increased productivity at Dowding Precision will help its customers, a representative has said....Precision Engineering: Manufacturing giant relocates to UK
A precision engineering firm has announced that it is to relocate its workforce and operations back to the UK after it revealed its Swedish plant is to close....CNC machining software firm celebrates 25 years
Gibbs and Associates, the developer of CNC machining software, is celebrating 25 years of success in the machine tool industry....Haas supports female roles in precision engineering
Women are being encouraged to join the CNC machining industry....New inserts for CNC machining 'produce great savings'
Tool life can be increased through a new product from Vargus....Walter GB announces tooling advance for CNC lathes
A new coating for machine tools has been announced by Walter GB....Precision engineering firm highlights importance of lasers
The use of lasers in CNC machining has been emphasised by a major investment....Precision engineering fair responds to cleanliness demands
The seventh parts2clean fair has been announced for the end of this year....CNC Machining: Meta Vision launches laser scanner for automated welding
A new 3D digital laser scanner has been launched....UK precision engineering to show strength at event
The Subcon 2009 event is to show that precision engineering is continuing to grow in the UK....Sliding head CNC lathes 'boosted' by Floyd lines expansion
Floyd Automatic Tooling has expanded its range of tooling options for sliding head CNC lathes....Sliding head CNC lathes targeted with new tool
LMT UK has announced that it is to provide a new range of polished and ground inserts for CNC sliding head lathes....Taiwan success announced by CNC machining firm
A tooling company for CNC lathes has announced a successful appearance at TIMTOS this month....Siemens introduces new CNC machining offerings
Siemens Energy and Automation is to introduce its new solutions and services for CNC machining manufacturers and users at the EASTEC exhibition in May....New CNC machining equipment for Sheffield firm
Precision engineering firm Sheffield Forgemasters has invested £160,000 in new CNC milling equipment....Precision engineering firm takes off with new contract
A Scarborough-based precision engineering firm will be flying high following a deal to manufacture parts for the aircraft industry....Delcam CNC machining software exhibited in China
Delcam is to showcase its latest CNC machining software at the China International Machine Tool (CIMT) exhibition in Beijing next month....Precision engineering firm takes production in-house
A Rackheath precision engineering firm has moved all production in-house....'Nuclear boost' for UK precision engineering sector
Manufacturing contracts at new nuclear power stations throughout the UK have been made available to UK firms.
...Precision engineering firm takes production in-house
A UK-based precision engineering firm has taken all of its production in-house to improve the quality of its products, it has been revealed....Taiwan CNC machine tool show is "roaring success"
The recent 14th Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) has been described as a "roaring success" by TAITRA....Trade minister calls upon precision engineering industry
The trade minister has called upon the abilities of manufacturing firms to lead the UK out of recession....NI manufacturing 'has avoided slump'
Northern Ireland is not as affected as its other British counterparts in the manufacturing industry, it has been revealed....Less applications of better quality 'could spell success for trainee precision engineers'
Workers hoping to join the precision engineering industry need to tailor their applications if they are to be more successful, it has been said....Taiwan CNC machine tool show is "roaring success"
The recent 14th Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) has been described as "dazzling" and a "roaring success" by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)....Trade minister calls upon precision engineering industry
The trade minister has called upon the abilities of precision engineering sector, to help the UK out of recession....Precision engineering firm expands for demand
The demand for deep hole boring and large diameter tubes provided by a precision engineering firm in the UK has caused it to expand to a larger premises, it has been reported....Energy minister places precision engineering industry at forefront
The development of new nuclear power stations across the country will require British manufacturing industries such as precision engineering to deliver the goods, it has been stated....New CNC machine 'improves performance by 25%'
The Gildemeister CTX beta 800 linear universal turning centre is able to deliver a 25 per cent performance gain, it is stated....VX Corporation announces new CNC CAD/CAM product
VX Corporation has announced that its new software, VX 2009, delivers both fully expandable CAD/CAM and in-built learning to users....Cimatron to premiere new software in Lyon
Cimatron will head to Lyon to exhibit its newest software, it has emerged....Press & Shear launch punching and plasma cutting systems
Press & Shear Machinery has announced the launch of its new lines in entry-level punch presses and plasma cutting combination machines....Norwich is 'major powerhouse of precision engineering'
Norwich is a reliable area for precision engineering firms, according to a recent report....Precision engineering firm expands with eco-initiative
An initiative being pioneered in Scotland to make street lights with miniature windmills to power them is to create 100 jobs at a precision engineering firm....CNC machining firm develops "beyond comprehension"
A family-run CNC machining firm has developed "beyond comprehension" during its 30 years of operation.
...Precision engineering firm signs Chinese deal
Oxford-based precision engineering firm Meta Vision Systems has sealed a deal with a Chinese manufacturer of spiral pipe....CNC machines on show at MediSiams event
CNC machining firm Tornos will be showcasing its new Delta machines at the MediSiams exhibition in Switzerland next week....Precision engineering firm assists with artistic garden sculpture project
Maydown Precision Engineering has helped in the production of two community sculptures....Process improvements continue at ITS with Walter investment
Innovative Tooling Systems (ITS) has announced that its product delivery and processing has been galvanised after an investment in precision engineering tools from Walter GB....Ward CNC appointed distributor for Hyundai-Kia
Ward CNC has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Hyundai-Kia's CNC lathes and machining centres....Large single piece components market targeted by Kepston
Kepston is targeting companies aiming to design larger components and tools from a single piece, it has been announced....Giant CNC milling machine assists Iceland airport
A giant milling machine is sorting out a major runway in Iceland, it has been reported....Precision engineering firm saved by entrepreneurs
A precision engineering firm has been saved by a pair of entrepreneurs, it has been revealed....Apprenticeships are 'great for precision engineering trade'
Apprenticeships are becoming more popular to the engineering industry....CNC metal milling machine is 'magic bullet' for struggling companies
Erowa Technology, a CNC machine tools expert based in Germany dealing globally in metal working, has announced the release of its MTS + system....Youngsters introduced to CNC milling through new scheme
CNC machine tools and milling technology will be used in a new workshop for students in the US in order to encourage them to get involved with the world of precision engineering....Precision engineering firm awarded
A precision engineering firm which specialises in tool-making has been awarded for being the best UK family business in southern England and Wales, it has emerged....Huge CNC lathe descends on Black Country
A CNC "monster machine" worth £310,000 has been delivered to a foundry in the Black Country in order to help it deliver a number of lucrative contracts, it has been reported....Open Mind Technologies to exhibit new CNC technology at event
The upcoming MedTec exhibition at the Birmingham NEC will demonstrate the CNC precision engineering capabilities of Open Mind Technologies, it has been announced....NCMT to sell two new air turbine spindles
British CNC machine tools company NCMT is to sell a new set of air turbine spindles created by BIG Daishowa....Universal face milling cutter released by LMT
LMT UK has announced the release of its latest universal face milling cutter - the MultiEdge Double 8....GibbsCAM granted Inventor 2010 status
Gibbs and Associates, the team behind GibbsCAM, the precision engineering software for CNC machine tools, has been praised by a leading tester and accredited for its standards....Mastercam X3 is 'perfect for complex CNC milling'
A new computer program aimed at businesses utilising CNC machine tools has introduced feature-based machining (FBM) to assist designers in their goal of eliminating manual processes....Cimatron showcases latest CAM software
Cimatron is demonstrating its latest GibbsCAM and CimatronE software for CNC machining centres at the INTEC Trade Fair this week....DMG appoints new MD for new direction
DMG has appointed a new managing director to take the company in a new direction....Six-axis technology now available from Fimark
Fimark Ltd, a company based in Hersham, is now promoting its new Larovi six-axis laser machine tool for companies wanting to etch or mark complex shapes and forms....ITC Tooling delivers new diamond-coated CNC machine tool
Diamond coating is key to the new tool from ITC....Kern celebrates 25 years with new CNC precision engineering machine
The 25th anniversary of Kern has been marked with a new machine....Record year of sales for precision engineering firm
A Halifax firm continues to do well during the economic downturn, it has been reported....Delcam to exhibit latest inspection software at GTMA meeting
A metrology roadshow at RAF Cosford in mid-March will be the home to a demonstration by Delcam of its brand new software to aid CNC machine tools....Hydratight announces portable CNC milling unit
Hydratight has announced its new geniSYS 220 3D CNC milling unit for hire anywhere in the world, with the system being fully portable....Pay-per-use manufacturing centre 'brings art and engineering together'
London is now home to a pay-and-go precision engineering centre which gives people access to rapid prototyping and digital manufacturing with CNC lathes and other machine tools....Record sales for Gildemeister in 2008
Gildemeister, a company specialising in the sale of CNC machine tools, has announced it has taken on record profits for 2008....Children have 'perfect CNC tools at their disposal'
Top Gear presenter and all-round boffin on technology James May has highlighted the amount of precision engineering tools children have at their disposal....Manufacturing 'must be saved'
A recent report by the Work Foundation thinktank has stated that the government must give the same monetary backing to the manufacturing industry as it has to the banks....PartMaker to exhibit CNC machine software
PartMaker has announced that it will be exhibiting its CADCAM software for CNC machine tools, lathes, turning centres and other items of precision engineering....RCFoamcutter offers 'small-scale affordable' solution
Businesses looking to have a small-scale operation involving foam cutting CNC machines for production could have the solution they are looking for, a company has stated....Precision engineering to be used for relic understanding
A new precision engineering facility which will be complete and opening later this year will have the ability to scan artefacts weighing up to two tonnes with incredible accuracy, it has been revealed...AutoCAD 2010 released by Autodesk for CNC specialists
Companies specialising in CNC machine tools and other forms of precision engineering will be interested to know that Autodesk has announced the release of its new AutoCAD 2010 software....CNC machine tool verification 'achieves through NC-Checker'
Delcam has announced another piece of software capable of monitoring the performance of CNC machine tools....Three British hopefuls gear up for CNC machining final
Three hopefuls aim to succeed at the upcoming CNC machine tool-based UK Skills competition....Schaublin Machines launches five axis machine
Schaublin Machines, a specialist producer of CNC machine tools for complex precision engineering tasks, has announced the release of its new five axis machining centre....Non-ferrous CNC machining aimed for by new tool
British CNC machine tools giant Walter GB has announced the release of its Prototype Protostar AL 45 milling cutter, aimed at high-productivity performance and long tool life....Smart solution for CNC routing released
Weeke has announced the release of its new solution for CNC routing with its new Vantech series....Two new CNC machines announced at Rainham
Rainham Steel, an independent structural steel works in Scunthorpe, has installed two CNC machines for bandsawing as part of an expansion of its twin-line processing plant, it has been announced....CNC lathe investments 'are system-based'
Companies wishing to invest in a new line of CNC machines have to now think of their purchase on a wider scale as opposed to just one machine on its own, it has been stated....CNC machine expert Hurco releases new turning centre
A brand new CNC machine has been released by turning centre specialist Hurco, the TMX8, which is capable of turning complex components in a single set-up....FinnSonic announces CNC ultrasonic cleaning system
Precision engineering specialist FinnSonic has announced the release of a cleaning machine capable of washing and rinsing components after they are worked through a CNC machine....Delcam Crispin releases new CAD/CAM software
Shoe companies and other foot specialists may be boosted by the latest release by CNC machine software specialist Delcam, which announced its newest product, OrthoModel....German precision engineering 'hit hard' by global slump
German manufacturing trades have been hit hard in the recession, including the sales of CNC machine tools and other items of precision engineering, it has been reported....Precision engineering firms should 'seize buy-out opportunities'
The managing director of a precision engineering firm from the north-east has highlighted the opportunities, not the drawbacks, which the current economic climate presents....Dyson injects money into British manufacturing industry
A leading British inventor and entrepreneur has donated £5 million to the country's leading design school in the hope that the UK's manufacturing talent will be further boosted....Bosch highlights benefits of single-builder CNC purchases
Businesses wishing to invest in CNC machines in the near future ought to buy the components for their desired precision engineering tool from one source, according to a leading manufacturer....Volvo 'introduces new CNC milling machines'
The road development industry is set to benefit from a new class of milling machine developed by Volvo, it is claimed....Advanced diploma in engineering is 'great asset'
A leading sector specialist has highlighted the great reasons as to why students should embrace precision engineering and the industry on a wider scale....Manufacturing is a 'definite career choice' for many
People will increasingly seek a job in manufacturing in the coming years, according to a local businessman commenting on the effects of the economic recession....Job losses not ruled out despite CNC precision engineering group profits
A precision engineering company from the Black Country is continuing to be profitable despite the economic downturn, it has been reported....BERU f1 installs new five axis machine
BERU f1systems, a firm of motorsport engineers, has installed a new five axis machine to give it high levels of accuracy....Precision engineering firm helps eco-race effort
Technology experts are helping a large-scale project for Cambridge Universities' Eco Racing Team (CUER), it has been announced....Northern Irish precision engineering firm wins Airbus contract
A CNC machining firm from Northern Ireland has signed a contract with aerospace manufacturer Airbus to produce parts for its popular 330 series of jets....Durham firm promotes power of new CNC software
A CNC specialist from the north-east of England has sang the praises of new production control software which is aiding it in its progression as a company....Precision engineering 'must be maintained safely'
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has highlighted the importance of keeping precision engineering equipment safe after a worker from Essex severely damaged his right hand....Gibbs to exhibit CNC offerings
Gibbs and Associates, developer of CNC machining software, is to exhibit this month at the SolidWorks World 2009 Conference....Delcam CAM software 'revamped for CNC machining'
The latest version of Delcam's PartMaker CAM software for CNC machines features some "major highlights", according to the firm....One-day CNC manufacturing "a major development"
Telford-based Protomold says its one-day CNC machining offering is a "major development" for designers....Latest CNC machining advances on show at new event
Precision engineering firms have been targeted by a new roadshow which aims to show how productivity can be boosted when using such equipment as CNC machine tools, it has been announced....World's largest CNC machines hit south of England
A global leader in large-scale CNC lathe-led precision engineering projects has announced its intentions to take its machine tools to the south of England....LMT releases new automatic shrink-fit tool
LMT, a precision engineering firm based in Coventry, has announced the launch of its ThermoGrip induction shrinking unit which can provide users with an automatic cycle within half a minute....Toolmaker buys UK's largest Hartford CNC lathe
A precision engineering firm in the West Midlands has invested in the UK's largest Hartford CNC lathe, it has been reported....DMG to launch new precision laser cell for CNC machining
Luton-based DMG has announced the launch of its Sauer LASERTEC 20 FineCutting processing centre for CNC machining, with the technology adaptable for both three and five-axis machines....Lathes 'in demand' from Halifax company
A machine tools manufacturing company in West Yorkshire has introduced a line of conventional manual centre lathes to its headquarters, it has been reported....Precision engineering chuck "world's most accurate"
A new super precision diaphragm chuck from Northfield Precision Instrument Corporation is the most accurate air and diaphragm chuck in the world, the firm claims....Robotic machining centre 'beyond anything else available'
The addition of a robot to a pad printing process takes the machining centre technology beyond anything else on the market, it is claimed....Manufacturing in 'worst position for 17 years'
The UK manufacturing sector is experiencing its worst slump for the last 17 years, according to a recent report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)....CNC machine tools have 'big place' in modern art
The application of CNC machine tools now has a big part in the development of modern art, according to a recent report....ICAM releases new CNC software
ICAM, a technology firm specialising in supporting CNC machine tools, has signed a business partner agreement to allow the creation of a post-processing product development suite within Mastercam....Mills undergoes first phase of rebranding
Mills Manufacturing, the exclusive supplier of Doosan CNC machine tools in the UK and Ireland, has completed the first phase of its rebranding exercise....Machining centres get big boost from ICS
ICS Robotics is helping CNC machine tools users to upgrade their systems in light of cost-effective measures brought in by many precision engineering companies, it has been reported....CNC lathes and milling machines boosted by software
PartMaker has announced the newest version of its software which is designed for use in conjunction with CNC lathes, milling machines and other applications....Partnership 'develops CNC manufacturing'
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Bradford and precision engineering firm NTR Ltd has been hailed as an "outstanding success"....Machine tool dealer sees CNC demand rise
Hurco Companies, a worldwide machine tool dealer, says demand for its CNC machining offerings has improved over the past three years....'Investment needed' in CNC tech and skills for future
Manufacturing's role in society will remain central for a long time and as such, steps must be taken now to preserve the future of the sector, an industry specialist has said....Mandelson's proposals: Too little, too late?
After £20 billion in small loans was offered to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country by Peter Mandleson, several Norfolk businesses responded to the proposals....Energy prices are 'hurting UK manufacturing'
A recent study has found that energy prices are contributing to a number of problems suffered by the UK manufacturing market, which may affect precision engineering....CNC lathe specialists win approved supplier status
Crabb Engineering Limited, which specialises in precision engineering through the use of its turning centres, has secured approved supplier status from a building products producer, it has been report...British precision engineering firm part of world record bid
A precision engineering firm based in Rotherham has been selected to produce parts for a supersonic car (SSC) in a bid to break the world land speed record, it has been announced....Southern Electronics Show sells out exhibition space
The Southern Electronics Show has sold out exhibition space and at the event people will be able to view the latest machine tools at its Machinery Centre....Scottish Machine Tool Exhibition set for March
Milling machines will be on show at the Scottish Machine Tool Exhibition that is set to take place in March this year....Hurco celebrates open house profit boost
Hurco, a precision engineering company specialising in CNC lathes, has celebrated the profits it made during December 2008 after holding a successful open house at its base in High Wycombe....Company 'quadruples production with CNC lathes'
A company has invested in CNC lathe technology which has increased production by a ratio of 4:1, it has been reported....British manufacturing is 'still best in world'
Despite the current economic crisis, precision engineering is still better than the services offered anywhere else in the world, according to one businessman....Precision engineering will not be part of 'Betamax economy'
The UK needs to harness the strengths of industries such as precision engineering if it is to emerge from the current economic downturn, a leading minister has said....Far East dissatisfaction opens up market for Cambridge company
A precision engineering company in Cambridge which specialises in CNC machining is to attempt to capitalise on the growing dissatisfaction with sourcing from the Far East, it has emerged....Govt package could aid precision engineering
In order to aid small and medium-sized businesses facing financial problems throughout the UK, the government has unveiled a package of measures which could help precision engineering firms....FTSE 250 receives precision engineering firm
A firm specialising in precision engineering has entered the FTSE 250 after a strong sales period, it has been reported....Successful aerospace firm expands precision engineering skills
A precision engineering firm in the West Midlands which specialises in aerospace technology has invested £1.85 million into expanding its computer-aided manufacturing facility....London's largest five axis machine announced
The largest five axis machine in London is to be housed at the Metropolitan Works, it has been revealed....Manufacturing 'must be supported' through downturn
Manufacturing's place as a "knowledge-based" activity is cherished by the British economy and should be protected, despite the increasing reliance on the economy, according to a columnist....UK manufacturing outlook is 'not all doom and gloom'
Despite Britain seeing the most significant decline in the manufacturing market, including precision engineering, things may recover quickly in the coming months, a high street bank has stated....CNC machining 'owes a lot to motorsports'
The CNC machining and precision engineering industries owe more to motorsports than they may realise, says one expert....Production goals "become reality" with turning centre
New turning centre can 'make production goals a reality'....CNC lathe software 'offers improved capabilities'
A new version of CNC lathe software gives 'better capabilities'....Precision engineering firm offers recession advice
A quick and easy plan has been offered to businesses to beat the recession to the best of their abilities, with the writer attributing the scheme to a precision engineering company....Lord Mandleson backs future of precision engineering
The future of precision engineering is looking bright after Lord Mandelson announced the trade as one of the major areas of forthcoming investment for the country's economic growth....New cables for CNC machines released
GE Fanuc launches new CNC machine cables....Luton company 'fights crunch' with five-axis machine
Trumpf, a precision engineering company in Luton, is fighting the credit crunch with a series of measures aimed at cutting down on production costs to create the same quality machines....Glass company fights market conditions with CNC investment
A glass manufacturer in Wolverhampton has sang the praises of a precision engineering investment which it believes will help the business financially adapt to the current financial downturn....UK 'in need of CNC knowledge'
Despite a downturn which has cut down on the need for IT staff across the country, CNC programmers are still needed in a precision engineering business which may be defying the crunch, according to a ...Blum machine tools to exhibit at Southern Manufacturing
Blum NovoTest, an expanding company specialising in precision engineering tools such as milling machines, has announced that it is to showcase its wares at the Southern Manufacturing show....Extra growth and success for 2009, says Mills
A precision engineering company which specialises in CNC lathes is predicting a great 2009 after a productive December period....Businesses to join together for manufacturing fightback
Manufacturing firms in Leeds are joining together to fight back against the threat of recession presented by the economic downturn, it has been reported....CNC machinery 'needs improved technology'
The importance of having updated and accurate technology is the key to manufacturing success in a company, according to a precision engineering specialist....Taking on challenges 'sees precision engineering firm's customers benefit'
Precision engineering firm 'benefits from challenges'....UK firm boosted by CNC machinery investment
A north-east firm is hoping to defy the credit crunch with its new investment into a specialist division which will assist it in producing glass with precision engineering....Precision engineering industry 'not all doom and gloom in 2009'
The market for CNC lathes and other items of precision engineering many not be as susceptible to the financial downturn as many may believe, it has been stated....New Edgecam CAM software has "unrivalled ease-of-use"
The new Edgecam software offers "unrivalled ease-of-use"....Championship-winning precision engineering on show
The technology which helped Lewis Hamilton become Formula One World Champion has been on display....CNC lathe allows firm to 'meet customer need'
A CNC lathe has enabled a precision engineering firm to satisfy a customer's needs....Precision engineering firm celebrates 90 years
A Mansfield precision engineering firm is celebrating nine decades of business....Precision engineering 'now accepts laser-cutting technology'
Laser-cutting technology has developed into a viable option for people investing in precision engineering systems, according to an industry specialist....CNC machining tool 'breaks new ground'
A manufacturer has described its newest offering as groundbreaking after announcing that it was a competitive option for its design, cost and scale when compared to other market rivals....SPC 7120 HMC 'is a productive tool'
'Productive tool' horizontal machining centre....StarragHeckert launches new athletes
Athlete machining centres from StarragHeckert....StarragHeckert launches STC 800
New five axis machining centre from StarragHeckert....Cleveland Bridge invests in CNC technology
Cleveland Bridge, the construction firm behind such feats of engineering as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Humber Bridge, has invested in CNC-based precision engineering, it has been announced....Southern Manufacturing show approaches
CNC lathe specialists and other big names in the precision engineering industry will converge on Farnborough in February in order to showcase the sector's abilities....Planit releases Edgecam technology
Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software has been released by Planit, combining ease-of-use and complex toolpath generation for those using CNC lathes and turning machines....Leading aerospace unit adopts CNC lathe technology
The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing has chosen to install PowerMILL computer-aided manufacturing systems from Delcam, it has been announced....CNC lathe adopts customisation for five axis solutions
An American company which produces special-purpose machinery such as CNC lathes has modified a regular CNC controller to produce aluminium profiles in a single process....Delcam supports five axis machines through software
A British firm has released version five of its PowerINSPECT software, which it now says is the world's most successful hardware-independent inspection package available on the market....Mills Manufacturing announces record year
Mills Manufacturing has announced that it has topped £34 million in sales for the second successive year....Edge introduces new CNC lathe bar loader
A worldwide supplier has announced the launch of a compact and low-priced short bar loader which can feed a variety of bar shapes to CNC lathe spindles....Fasteners specialist pauses on CNC machining investment
Thomas Walker, a company which specialises in the production of fasteners and forgings, has postponed its investment in new CNC machining equipment, it has been reported....Precision engineering firm invests in CNC lathes
A precision engineering firm based in Newcastle has relocated to a larger production plant in the area and has invested a grant into CNC machining, it has been reported....CNC lathe company defies economic downturn
Hurco Companies, a CNC lathe specialist that operates globally, is defying the economic downturn after posting strong full-year results in the fourth quarter....Precision engineering market 'still strong'
A conference which brings together the biggest names in subcontract manufacturing services and precision engineering has stressed the industry is not facing doom and gloom in the credit crisis....GBI delivers 'flexible CNC lathe solution'
GBI Cincinnati, a precision engineering expert specialising in CNC lathes, says its new Feeler FTC-20 line will provide power, savings and flexibility in the workplace....EOS releases high-performance laser sintering machine
Electro Optical Solutions (EOS) has announced the release of the EOSINT P 800, which it says is the first laser sintering machine to produce components at up to 385 degrees Centigrade....Nanosphere 'improves operating life of gear hobs'
Leitz Metalworking Technology Group (LMT) is pioneering multi-layer coating technology which aims to improve the operating life of gear hobs....Edge Technologies releases 'hydrodynamic' Minuteman for CNC lathes
Edge Technologies follows up its Rebel launch with the Minuteman....CNC machining agreement announced
Climax Portable Machine Tools is joining forces with Hitachi Canadian Industries to provide the company with equipment....Universal horizontal spindle-type 'perfect for five-sided parts'
A universal horizontal spindle machining centre 'can be perfect'....Precision engineering firm installs 'largest UK vertical machining centre'
A new machining centre is 'UK's largest ever'....New machining centre for precision engineering firm
New machining centre installed at Staffordshire firm....New travelling-column machining centre 'largest yet'
A new travelling-column machining centre is the largest yet....XYZ open days see £1.25m in CNC machining orders
XYZ open days lead to £1.25 million CNC machine orders....New machine tool 'verifies accuracy, checks surface finish'
A new machine tool has been released which claims to verify accuracy and check surface finish....CAD solution 'highly appreciated' at EuroMold
CAD solutions from Ascon were on show at EuroMold....Precision engineering firm 'aims for more international deals'
A precision engineering frim in Manchester aims to expand globally....New tools for CNC machining punch presses
New tools released for CNC machining....Mills event leads to £1.4m CNC machining orders
Doosan Deal Days see machine tool orders reach £1.4 million....Precision engineering firm 'has plan in place to deal with recession'
A precision engineering firm is well-placed to deal with the recession....Precision engineering firm invests in AutoCAD LT
A precision engineering firm has invested in new CAD software....Machine tool demand 'declines in US'
Latest news from the machine tools market in the US....UK firm reports precision engineering innovation
UK-based company makes statement regarding a new high-efficiency innovation....CNC machine tool market 'grows in China'
Emerging economy sees significant growth in CNC machine tool market, report suggests....CNC machining firm announces partnership
MachineWorks has partnered with MSES over CNC machining software solutions....Deburring service enhances CNC machining capabilities
A cryogenic deburring service is said to enhance CNC machining processes....Precision engineering set for February trade show
A precision engineering event is to take place in Farnborough next year....Study suggests methods for CNC machining
Research suggests that CAM software should be put to its intended use....Cimatron presents tooling solutions
Cimatron presents its solutions at Euromold....Siemens exhibits CNC solutions at Euromold
Siemens is this week exhibiting its CNC solutions....Machine tool dealer helps get wheels in motion
A machine tool dealer has helped a motorbike enthusiast get his project into top gear....Delcam launches CNC machining software
Delcam has launched a new range of software for CNC machining....Improving CNC machining productivity 'a basic requirement'
The improvement of CNC machining productivity is a requirement for firms....Machine tools firm to exhibit at trade fair
MidTech Engineering Solutions LLC is to exhibit its machine tool products at an event next month....CNC machine operatives 'in short supply'
There is a shortage of skilled CNC machinists, it is claimed....Small firm finances 'should be managed like family budgets'
Small business finances should be managed as carefully as families are being forced to budget, it is claimed....CNC machining match for two manufacturers
Two companies are to use CNC machining as they work together to expand their current market position....Machine tools firm expands operations 'despite economy'
A machine tool repair and refurbishment company has significantly expanded its operations by opening a new facility....Precision engineering firm gains enterprise award
A precision engineering company has received the Birmingham Post Enterprise Award....CNC machining used to create ornate armour
A machine tools firm has used an ornate Japanese Kabuto to demonstrate its skills in high speed CNC machining....Machine tools industry 'faces modest recession'
The machine tools sector is likely to only face a "moderate recession", it is claimed....New suite of CNC lathe programming software launched
A new suite of software capable of programming CNC mills, CNC lathes, WireEDM and turn mill centres has been launched....New analyser 'works with top multi-spindle lathes'
The newly-launched Argo-Tech PA-4 process analyser has been used successfully with some of the world's top multi-spindle lathes, it is claimed....Cutting edge profile "critical" for managing heat
Cutting edge profile, rather than heat dissipation through swarf, is the "critical factor" when it comes to managing heat generation, it is claimed....New vertical turning machines offered
A new range of Hankook CNC vertical turning machines have been made available in the UK....Precision engineering company acquires neurological robot stake
A company which is using its precision engineering capabilities to develop a portfolio of neurological products has acquired a considerable stake in a neurosurgery robot manufacturer....Manufacturing event continues
A major event in the manufacturing industry is continuing this week....Engineering firm given contracts
A European engineering firm has been awarded a multi-million pound contract....Firms creates engineering jobs
A British engineering firm is set to create new jobs due to expansion plans, it has been reported....Firm reveals laser-punch product
A US firm has revealed its latest piece of precision engineering equipment....Brother reveals eco-friendly machining centres
An international firm has announced its eco-friendly engineering product....Tooling firm reveals latest engineering products
A US firm has revealed its latest range for machine tool dealers....Engineering Forum takes place
A major international meeting regarding industries such as precision engineering has taken place....Precision engineering firm 'given makeover'
A firm has been given a makeover to equip it with the latest technology in precision engineering....Idle time drops due to new installation
The installation of two new horizontal machining centres has reduced idle time to almost zero at a safety valve manufacturing firm....Mills praised for CNC machine tool
A precision component manufacturer has purchased its 21st CNC machine tool from Mills Manufacturing Technology.Slack amp; Parr, a company which also builds gear pumps, installed the new device from th...New technology could 'meet challenges' in engineering
A new piece of harvesting technology could be taken up by the building engineering sector, it has been claimed.Enocean and Sensordynamics have revealed the availability of the EO3000I ASIC.The wireles...UK 'embraces 20-year-old engineering tool'
British pump stations are reintroducing a 20-year-old piece of technology, it has been claimed.MultiTrodes conductive probe acts as a sensor to enable precision engineering within the water and sewage...Boeing offers new deal to engineers
Boeing has revealed a tentative agreement which would see engineers given a pay rise.The aviation giant has tabled an offer to its workers, such as those involved in precision engineering, which would...New software 'more complete solution' for machining
The release of Delcams PowerMILL CAM software offers a more complete solution for complex machining centre operations, the firm states.It will also give more control for experienced machinists who kno...Software investment 'helps precision engineering firm grow'
An investment in PSL Datatrack software has helped one UK precision engineering firm grow, it is reported.Jason Meir, managing director of WML Engineering, says the software has streamlined business f...'Optimistic outlook' for precision engineering
The future of the precision engineering industry in the UK is optimistic, one expert says.Despite the turbulent economy facing the country over the next few years, engineering sector marketing firm En...Precision engineering firm celebrates milling success
Norwich-based precision engineering firm Acro is celebrating its move into milling machine work after three decades focusing on turning centres. Last year, the company invested in a vertical machinin...Konecranes launches machine tool services in UK
Finland-based Konecranes has acquired three machine tool dealers and is to launch machine tool services in the UK.Over the past four months the firm has acquired Kamp;B Europe and subsidiary Kamp;B Ma...Working 9 to 5 'didn't cut it' for precision engineering firm
When Nigel Bargery and Pamela Oakley set up Peerless Precision Engineering PPE 11 years ago it soon became clear that a normal working life was not going to be possible.A secondhand lathe and a few dr...KASTO to exhibit machining centre equipment
The UK subsidiary of German manufacturer KASTO is to show its latest range of sawing equipment for machining centres at the Autosport International show in January.Based in Southampton, the UK arm of ...Benefits of Vardex thread milling on show
Vargus Tooling will be demonstrating the benefits of its Vardex thread milling at the Autosport Engineering Exhibition in January.The firm states that high-quality screw threads can be economically cr...CNC machining has "immense impact"
CNC machining has had an immense impact on the manufacturing mechanised industry, it has been claimed.The machines allow for more flexibility and production, are cost effective and easy to operate, st...Birmingham precision engineering firm sees contracts take off
A family-owned tooling manufacturer and subcontractor is flying high following the purchase of a five axis machine earlier this year.Burcas installed its first five axis machine in August to supplemen...Precision engineering firm aims for pole position
A Northamptonshire precision engineering firm will be taking to the track for the launch of its two-stroke motorbike racing team.Team Cougar has been developed by Cougar Race Engineering Developments ...Precision engineering firm partners with Norton
Machine tool dealers Mills Manufacturing Technology has entered a technical partnership with Norton Motorcycles UK.The deal is aimed at helping to re-launch the Norton brand in the UK and throughout t...Middle East machine tool industry 'provides huge opportunities'
Machine tool dealers could see an increasing number of opportunities in the Middle East as the machining centres industry there continues to grow.According to MidTech Engineering Solutions, a machine ...Machine tool dealers breaks sales barrier
Warwickshire machine tool dealers Mills Manufacturing Technology has reported sales of Doosan CNC machine tools of more than 300 units.The figure tops expectations and equates to 163;30 million in sal...Cimatron solutions on show at JIMTOF
The CAD and CAM solutions from Cimatron were showcased at the Japan International Machine Tool Fair JIMTOF this week.Machine builders exhibited parts cut with the firms NC software for machining centr...Schott celebrates 25 years in software development
German CADCAM developer Schott System is celebrating a quarter of a century in precision engineering.The firm will use next months Euromold 2008 exhibition in Frankfurt to mark the achievement and lau...Chinese machine tool demand 'set to increase'
The machine tools market in China is set to increase 13 per cent annually through to 2012, according to research.As a result of this, machine tool dealers could see more deals with machining centres i...Mitsubishi releases new CNC small hole EDM drill
Mitsubishi has released the ED6000S CNC small hole EDM drill.It is equipped Mitsubishi MELFA Robot that controls 20 or 40-position automatic electrode changers and ten-position guide changers.This all...New cutting tool "opens up a whole new market"
A new cutting tool from 2L will open up a new market to the job shop industry, according to the firm.The Massachusetts-based firm has announced that it is accepting orders for its Solid Carbide Armor ...High precision machining leads to success for Delphi Diesel
The use of high precision machining and rigorous quality control are behind the success of a Gloucestershire factory, it has been claimed.Delphi Diesel says its Stonehouse site also benefits from effi...New software for programming CNC machine tools
Gibbs and Associates has started shipping its latest software for programming CNC machining centres.The GibbsCAM 2009 product has already received positive feedback, the firm states.Founder and presid..."Increased competitiveness" way forward for precision engineering
Precision engineering firms say that increased competitiveness is the way forward in order to run their businesses long-term, one industry expert states.Following a successful Open House event at Citi..."Revolutionary" milling head launched
Soraluce has announced what it describes as a revolutionary milling head for its milling machines.The Spanish milling centre believes it will set new standards in super-accurate, one-hit milling.Exclu...West Yorks precision engineering firm 'fights credit crunch'
A machine tool dealers in West Yorkshire is battling through the difficult economic climate with a new management structure and plans for new technologies.Heckmondwike-based 600 Lathes has appointed M...West Midlands duo build engineering firm from scratch
Two West Midlands business men are celebrating the success of their precision engineering firm, Steadfast Solutions. Gary Smith and Steve Moseley were made redundant in 2006 and decided to start a fir...Latest sliding head lathe "provides new advantages"
The new sliding head lathe from Citizen Machinery UK will improve productivity on shorter-length parts, according to the firm. It has been developed to provide additional savings when cutting expensiv...New machining centre introduced to UK
Whitehouse Machine Tools has brought a new horizontal-spindle machining centre to the UK.As the sole UK agent for Japanese machine tool manufacturer OKK it is offering the centre, which is capable of ...Schott Systeme demos new five axis machine
A new five axis simultaneous machine was unveiled at injection moulding exhibition Fakuma 2008 this month.German CADCam developer Schott Systeme teamed up with CNC machine builder i-mes GmbH for the f...Five axis machining centre benefits F1 team
A five axis machining centre installed at Crosby Composites has benefited a Formula One team.The centre, from CMS Group, machines complex compounds from composite materials to high accuracy.Some 17 co...Latest MachineBuilder to be unveiled
MachineWorks is to unveil the new v6.5 MachineBuilder later this month.The Sheffield-based firm will show it at the Japan International Machine Tool Fair, which takes place from October 30th to Novemb...
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